Region: Africa and the Middle East

Explore the most popular policy areas for reform among OGP Local members in 2017-2024 action plans.

Public participation, public service delivery, inclusion, and open data were the most popular themes of the 541 OGP local commitments, many of which have led to real-world changes.

Malawi has made considerable progress in advancing public procurement by strengthening its legal frameworks, digitizing the process, and linking this data to beneficial ownership information.

The 2025 IRM Local Report explores results from 541 OGP local commitments made from 2017 to 2024 and highlights good practices in developing and implementing OGP local action plans.

Read the 2025 IRM Local Report to explore real-world changes across local open government commitments from reforms undertaken between 2017-2024.

The alliance of four Moroccan regions — Oriental, Drâa-Tafilalet, Souss-Massa, and Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra — came together to form the first interregional consortium of local governments to jointly join the OGP Local program.

Malawi’s second action plan advanced key government anti-corruption reforms by increasing transparency around public contracts, beneficial ownership, and natural resources. Progress centered on streng..

Côte d'Ivoire is opening up the fight against corruption through a new strategy built with civil society. From digital tools to whistleblower protection, a fragile but promising dialogue is underway.