José María is Director, Country Support (Programs) at the Open Government Partnership, where he leads strategic oversight of country and local programs supporting open government reforms.
He oversees OGP’s Member Services, OGP Local, and EU-funded programs, working to strengthen the organization’s service model for members and advance ambitious open government commitments. He works closely with member governments, civil society organizations, and international donors to support participation, accountability, and lasting reform impact.
José María joined OGP in 2020 as Senior Program Officer for OGP Local, expanding subnational participation in open government and supporting national-local integration. He previously worked at Transparency International (Germany), Fundar, Centro de Análisis e Investigación (Mexico), and the International Budget Partnership (USA), focusing on public sector transparency, public integrity, accountability, and policy advocacy.
José María holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy and Administration from the London School of Economics and Political Science in the UK.
José María is based in Berlin, Germany.
OGP Local is the fastest-growing community within OGP, highlighting local governments' dedication to embracing open government practices. That is why OGP officially launched the OGP Local Assembly at the OGP Global Summit, bringing together more than 90 local heads of government and civil society leaders to showcase the thriving energy of open government initiatives at the local level.
“One of the most favorable outcomes of encouraging collaboration between civil society organizations and the Regional Council is improved communication,” reflected a Moroccan civil society leader at the conclusion of Béni Mellal-Khénifra region’s open government reform co-creation process. Since 2016,…
On October 10-14, the United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) held its 7th World Congress in Daejeon, Republic of Korea. The Congress brought together representatives from local, regional, and national governments, civil society, academia and the international community to reflect on the current context and the role of local and regional governments in facing the challenges affecting their communities.
Del 10 al 14 de octubre, Ciudades y Gobiernos Locales Unidos (CGLU) organizó su séptimo congreso mundial en Daejeon, República de Corea. En el congreso se reunieron representantes de gobiernos locales, regionales y nacionales, la sociedad civil, la academia y la comunidad internacional para reflexionar sobre el contexto actual y sobre el papel de los gobiernos locales y regionales para atender los retos que afectan a sus comunidades.
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