Americas
How Santiago de Cali is Boosting Transparency through Open Infrastructure Data
Learn how Santiago de Cali, Colombia, the local government is combining transparency with public dialogue to improve the efficacy of its investments.
Public Purpose: Civil Service Insights on Beneficial Ownership Data
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.
Turning Civic Space into State Policy in the Dominican Republic
A free and active civil society is key to ensuring that institutions are open, accountable, and responsive. While the Americas face growing challenges, the Dominican Republic is defying regional trends of democratic backsliding by taking bold steps to institutionalize civic participation with the launch of their National Civic Space Strategy.
Five Feminist Lessons from a Super-Election Year
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.
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.