Americas

Open Gov Week 2025: A Global Call to Action for Ambitious Reform
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.

“Umoja Wetu ni Nguvu Yetu”: Our Unity Is Our Strength
In these trying times for civil society, our unity is strength. Here are six strategies to push forward during this difficult time.

How Brazil is Widening Public Participation
Building on its deep-rooted tradition of engaging the public, the government of Brazil has launched Brasil Participativo, a platform that combines traditional forms of citizen engagement into federal policy-making.

Faces of Open Government: Winnifred Mahama
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.
Chile Action Plan Review 2023-2027
El sexto plan de acción de gobierno abierto profundiza la perspectiva de Estado Abierto. Los tres compromisos con potencial sustanciales buscan la implementación colaborativa de leyes y normativas que abordan temas de compras públicas, pesquería y del medio ambiente. Por…