Region: Africa and the Middle East

To change a longtime problem of secrecy between businesses and the public in Kenya, the government created a registry of businesses to create open records of transactions.

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Jordan undertook a highly collaborative co-creation process. This process resulted in an action plan that promises to open new avenues for Jordanians to participate in their government. In particular,..

Through the Treasury, the South African government has invested in opening up budget information at the national and provincial levels. This has seen South Africa becoming a global leader in the Open Budget Survey.

The unchecked use of violence and intimidation by the Nigerian police is a serious threat to the functioning of its civic space. By including commitments to rebuild civic space and introduce police oversight processes, the Nigerian government shows that it is working to strengthen the ties to its public.

With the future of the world’s fisheries facing serious threats due to overfishing, Seychelles is the first nation to publish its report in Partnership with the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI). This small island nation is working to protect the future of this sector, upon which its people and economy are massively dependent.

Overview At-a-Glance Action Plan: Action plan - Plateau, Nigeria, 2021 - 2023 Action Plan Submission: 2021 Action Plan End: March 2023 Lead Institution: 1. Programme Management and ..

Overview At-a-Glance Action Plan: Action plan - Makueni, Kenya, 2021 - 2022 Action Plan Submission: 2021 Action Plan End: June 2022 Lead Institution: The Department of Finance and S..

Overview At-a-Glance Action Plan: Action plan - Abuja, Nigeria, 2021 - 2022 Action Plan Submission: 2021 Action Plan End: June 2022 Lead Institution: The office of the special Advis..

Overview At-a-Glance Action Plan: Action plan - Shama, Ghana, 2021 - 2027 Action Plan Submission: 2021 Action Plan End: December 2027 Lead Institution: Office of the District Coordi..