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Countering Kleptocracy through Open Government and Democratic Oversight

Kleptocracy, "rule by thieves," distorts state institutions for elite gain, harming source and host countries. Explore a two part series by The National Democratic Institute and OGP that offer actionable strategies for OGP members and local governments to combat transnational kleptocracy, safeguarding governance, economies, and national security.

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Two Years of AskGov: From Civic Tech Tool to Community Impact

“You have a constitutional right to access public information.” I and many others have heard this statement many times. But how does this right actually work in fragile democracies? Let's delve into the case of Georgia, where in 2022, the…

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Application for Support to Implement Commitments in the 2022-2024 Armenia OGP Action Plan

Learn about OGP's ongoing call for grant proposals to support OGP expanding civil society engagement and building cross-sectoral partnerships.

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Open Parliaments: The Case of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara, Georgia

The Autonomous Republic of Ajara is a political-administrative region of Georgia. Its Supreme Council is made up of 21 congresspeople who represent about 350,000 citizens. While the Autonomous Republic of Ajara is not a member of OGP Local, its legislative body, the Supreme Council, has played a significant role in promoting open government values.

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Faces of Open Government: Oleksandr Yarema

Meet Oleksandr Yarema, the State Secretary of the Cabinet of Ministers and co-chair of the OGP Coordination Council in Ukraine. We sat down with Oleksandr on the sidelines of the OGP Europe Regional Meeting to learn about his efforts over the years to promote civil society and public participation in decision-making, ensure access to public information, and, more recently, aid the reconstruction efforts in Ukraine.