Region: Africa and the Middle East

This report captures the experience of public officials across different sectors on how they use beneficial ownership data in ways that go beyond anti-money laundering efforts.

Learn how Kenya aims to increase the proportion of contracts awarded to marginalized groups while improving the interoperability of its procurement system in its current open contracting commitment.

Five action research projects funded by the International Development Research Centre’s (IDRC) Feminist Open Government Initiative show that progress in gender and inclusion is possible when local coalitions have the right tools and allies, explore key lessons.

Kenya joined the Open Government Partnership (OGP) at its inception in 2011. In this report, learn how the national government and OGP Local members have advanced open government reform.

Across WhatsApp chats and Zoom screens, from Dakar to Rabat, a quiet movement is threading its way through Francophone Africa. It’s not loud, but it’s determined: a growing network of civil society actors working to reshape how governance is done openly, inclusively, and aligned with local realities.

Overview At-a-Glance Action Plan: Action plan - Plateau, Nigeria, 2025 - 2027 Action Plan Submission: 2025 Action Plan End: March 2027 Lead Institution: 1. Office of the Secretary t..

Overview At-a-Glance Action Plan: Action plan - Nandi, Kenya, 2025 - 2027 Action Plan Submission: 2025 Action Plan End: June 2027 Lead Institution: Chief Officer for Department Admi..

Overview At-a-Glance Action Plan: Action plan - Agadir, Morocco, 2025 - 2027 Action Plan Submission: 2025 Action Plan End: July 2027 Lead Institution: IT Department – Relevant depar..

From May 19–23, more than 40 countries participated in Open Gov Week 2025, a powerful, global moment to recommit to transparency, accountability, and participation.

Morocco’s third action plan continues a positive trend toward increasingly collaborative development and ambitious commitments. The plan seeks to strengthen civic participation and inclusion, with pro..