Europe

Latvia’s third action plan saw significant improvements in open data, access to budget information, and beneficial ownership transparency. Other commitments effected incremental, positive steps in areas including whistleblower protection, lobbying regulations for public officials, and governance of state-owned enterprises. Latvia’s…

Moldova’s fourth action plan continues initiatives on access to information and public services and also includes new commitments on the diaspora engagement and extending the network of paralegals. However, many milestones represent routine activities and fall short of transformative potential.…

In 2020, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) published the Implementation Report for Israel's third action plan (2017-2019). The report covers the level of completion and the results of the action plan. In Israel, the IRM researchers Roy Peled and Guy Dayan's…

In 2020, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) published the Implementation Report for Germany's first action plan (2017-2019). The report covers the level of completion and the results of the action plan. In Germany, the IRM researcher Dr. Dieter Zinnbauer's findings…

In 2020, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) published the Implementation Report for Latvia's third action plan (2017-2019). The report covers the level of completion and the results of the action plan. In Latvia, the IRM researcher Zinta Miezaine's findings are…

The commitments in Albania’s fourth action plan address public administration reforms that are relevant to the country’s ongoing European Union (EU) integration process. Notable activities include creating an open data portal (Commitment 2) and encouraging citizens to use online platforms…

Montenegro’s second action plan ended a prolonged period of OGP inactivity in the country. The plan addresses budget transparency, public participation, and electronic services. Most commitments derive from the country’s ongoing Public Administration Reform and the EU accession process. Moving…

Denmark’s third action plan focused on increasing open data, improving transparency in the public sector, and promoting open government globally. Notably, the action plan resulted in the creation of a new portal with data on day-care facilities (Commitment 3) as…