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.

Participatory climate action is gaining ground—through citizen assemblies, co-created climate action plans, and digital tools for public oversight. Discover some of the experiences shared by Buenos Aires (Argentina), Yerevan (Armenia), Sekondi-Takoradi (Ghana), Austin, TX (USA) and Democracia en Red during…

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.

À première vue, ce ne sont que des groupes WhatsApp, des échanges Zoom et des Google Docs qui circulent de Dakar à Rabat, de Douala à Ouagadougou. En réalité, c’est tout un continent qui s’éveille à l’idée d’un gouvernement plus…

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.

In these trying times for civil society, our unity is strength. Here are six strategies to push forward during this difficult time.