Under the Open Gov Challenge, Ghana has committed to protecting media freedom, a goal that reformer Winnifred Mahama, Acting Director of the Information Services Department, is making a reality. We discussed how this pledge is being turned into action.

Learn how citizen action in Benin is turning open budgets into real change—from fixing textbook gaps to funding rural healthcare.

Une nouvelle approche de la gouvernance publique Au Bénin, l’implication des citoyens dans les processus décisionnels relatifs aux finances publiques n’est plus une idée théorique ou marginale. Elle s’est affirmée comme une composante essentielle d’une gouvernance responsable et tournée vers…

Commits to More Transparent and Accountable Governance Washington, D.C. — The Republic of Benin becomes the latest nation to join the Open Government Partnership (OGP), a global partnership of 77 countries and over 150 local jurisdictions working with thousands of…

As OGP begins a new chapter with a fresh leader at the helm, we sat down with our new CEO, Aidan Eyakuze.

Here's our monthly roundup of updates from the OGP Local community for April 2025. Check out previous roundups! This Month's Highlights At the OGP Africa and Middle East Regional Meeting in Nairobi, government and civil society representatives from 18 cities,…