Lighting Talks Open Nominations

Recognising that good ideas come from everywhere, the Asia Pacific Regional Conference presents an opportunity to highlight innovative reforms in transparencyAccording to OGP’s Articles of Governance, transparency occurs when “government-held information (including on activities and decisions) is open, comprehensive, timely, freely available to the pub... More, accountability and public participationGiving citizens opportunities to provide input into government decision-making leads to more effective governance, improved public service delivery, and more equitable outcomes. Technical specificatio... that engance the state of open government across countries in the Asia region.

Seven individuals from government, the private sectorGovernments are working to open private sector practices as well — including through beneficial ownership transparency, open contracting, and regulating environmental standards. Technical specificat... More and civil society will be invited to share their innovative and impactful open government reforms in the form of Lightning Talks. We want to showcase successful sotries around the region and inspire participants to start their own initiative towards a more open Asia Pacific.

The seven individuals will be chosen based on the originality of the innovation, the potential it has to bring social impact, and alignment with OGP values and also pillars of open government (transparency, accountability , & public participations). If the innovation is based in Asia Pacific , then it can be part of the Lightning Talks.

To take part, simply fill in the nomination form and describe your inspiring innovation. The deadline for submitting your nomination is March 23, 2014.

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