
To Build Transparent Algorithms, Focus on the Why
In this episode of the Voices of Open Government podcast, learn what France has done to increase algorithmic transparency using citizen input while raising awareness about the use of algorithms.
OGP countries are leveraging the opportunities of evolving technology, such as artificial intelligence, data-driven algorithms, and mass social networks, while also developing policies to deal with the threats, including disinformation, discrimination, and privacy concerns.
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In this episode of the Voices of Open Government podcast, learn what France has done to increase algorithmic transparency using citizen input while raising awareness about the use of algorithms.
This policy brief lays out the key issues to address for regulating online political advertising in Europe and proposes ideas for how to address them through policy action grounded by open government, fundamental rights, and democratic values.
A look at global progress and member-level examples of digital governance work in OGP
Digital tools and social media have empowered people through widespread access to information and global connections. Citizens are using technology to hold governments to account and to exercise their civic rights. Governments are using technology to be more transparent, accountable and inclusive. They are also innovating solutions to pressing issues, including delivering services better, establishing cutting edge systems of procurement, advancing fiscal openness and fighting fraud and abuse.
Yet, the same technologies can represent real risks to democracies. Unaccountable institutions are leveraging technology to pursue their own interests in and across markets with little to no – or conflicting – jurisdiction and accountability. And public institutions are dealing with the unintended consequences of fast-moving technologies that often outpace legal safeguards and government oversight.
As part of the 2021 OGP Co-Chair Call-to-Action, this menu of suggested actions highlights ideas for OGP members to advance through their upcoming OGP action plans. The menu features recommendations across areas including inclusive digital transformation and innovation, digital rights and safeguard against misuse of digital technologies.
Updated April 2022
Find more recommendations of actions for transparent and accountable digital governance here.
Partners
Open Algorithms Network
OGP convenes an informal network of implementing governments, mobilizing a cross-country coalition of those working on algorithmic accountability.
This policy brief lays out the key issues to address for regulating online political advertising in Europe and proposes ideas…
2022, Guidance Document, Web Page
Read Ada Lovelace Institute's algorithmic impact assessment for the NHS AI Lab. By trialling the process, the NHS is set…
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A look at global progress and member-level examples of digital governance work in OGP
2021, Document, PDF
In France, the Digital Republic Law requires that all algorithms used by the government be made open and accessible to…
2021, Perspective, Web Page
The Ada Lovelace Institute, AI Now Institute, and OGP have partnered to launch the first global study to analyze the…
2021, Research Product, Web Page
AlgorithmWatch and AlgorithmWatch Switzerland asked "How can we ensure a trustworthy use of automated decision-making systems (ADMS) in the public…
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Innovation and the use of digital technologies have always been an integral part of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) in…
2021, , Web Page
Experts from the World Wide Web Foundation, the Governments of France and Taiwan, Luminate, and Article 19 led a cross-sector…
2020, , Web Page
2020, Research Product, Web Page
By committing to this contract outlined by The Web Foundation, governments, companies and citizens around the world can help protect…
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In this paper, Etalab, the French government’s task force for open data and data policy, explains how they're working with…
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UNESCO publication locates this prejudice in the gender imbalance of technical teams leading the development of frontier technologies and identifies…
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The promise of democracy is often defined by the ballot box, where citizens determine who will represent their interests in…
2019, , Web Page
For government to be responsive, and inclusive, a robust enabling environment that protects fundamental rights and democratic institutions is critical.
2019, , Web Page
Explore the Ethics Guidelines for Trustworthy AI that put forward 7 key requirements that AI systems should meet in order…
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Luminate's Martin Tisné argues that "data ownership" is flawed and instead, we need a framework that gives people rights to…
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This Access Now study scopes the potential range of human rights issues that may be raised as artificial intelligence and…
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A bird's eye survey from Access Now on the major regulatory initiatives in artificial intelligence and the European Union and…
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AI Now Institute offers a toolkit for legal and policy advocates that provides a basic understanding of government use of…
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping gender relations, creating new challenges and opportunities for women. For their personal development and professional…
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This paper is an OGP Support Unit/Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) collaboration authored by Tonusree Basu, OGP Thematic Partnerships Manager, and Denisse…
2018, Research Product, Web Page
A guide on commitments to improve the enabling environment for civil society organizations, published by the International Center for Not-For-Profit…
2018, Resource, Web Page
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Read how the 2021 OGP Local Accelerator Awards, supported civil society organizations and local governments in collaboration to carry out reforms and deliver public services.
See how OGP members are working to better understand and address the gender-differentiated impacts of algorithms, reduce human biases, and create artificial intelligence programs that are trustworthy, ethical, and inclusive.
En todo el mundo, las instituciones del sector público están explorando cada vez más el uso de algoritmos con el fin de mejorar el diseño de políticas públicas y la toma de decisiones con base en datos. Estos sistemas tienen…
Explore findings from the 23 action plans submitted by OGP member countries during the 2021 submission period.
Evidence continues to show that open government affects people’s lives. But there are still skeptics who are not aware of all the benefits associated with this approach. Use this guide to convince them to take an open government approach when implementing reforms.
In this episode of the Voices of Open Government podcast, learn what France has done to increase algorithmic transparency using citizen input while raising awareness about the use of algorithms.
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