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This post originally appeared on the Open Knowledge International Blog.This Saturday 4 March marks the 7th International Open Data Day. Groups from around the world are organising events to celebrate, promote and spread the use of open data. It is…

This piece originally appeared on the SCVO blog.   Last week, the Scottish Budget was passed by Parliament. Last-ditch deals were made to secure support for the bill and compromises prevented gridlock. Many conversations between political parties were taking place…

This blog originally appeared on the SCVO blog. SCVO Open Government Coordinator on ways to achieve accountability, participation and transparency Last year, Scotland was accepted to be part of the Pioneer Tier of the Open Government Partnership. This handed Scotland…

A series providing a round-up of media attention received by the Open Government Partnership throughout the world. OGP news circulated the globe with OGP’s Steering Committee elections making headlines, OGP discussions occurring throughout Eurasia, and democracy-defending Pirates championing education reform…

This post originally appeared on the NRGI blog. Last week, 60 government and CSO representatives from nine Eurasian countries gathered in Kiev, Ukraine, to discuss best practices in open government and obstacles to implementing them. Organized by Ukrainian cabinet ministers…

Avec environ  2700  engagements des plans d’action pour 75 pays – chiffres étant appelés à augmenter d’ailleurs  – il n’y a qu’un seul recours pour le traitement de ces actes: la technologie.  Or le système actuel de traitement de ces…

  The National Unity Government (NUG) of Afghanistan has been initiating clusters of reform packages since taking office in 2014. Good governance and transparency are the driving forces behind the reform initiatives. Demonstrating unprecedented level of political will, H.E. President…

A series providing a round-up of media attention received by the Open Government Partnership throughout the world. We’ve got stories out of Italy and Malaysia, but this week’s OGP media coverage was strongest in Africa and in Nigeria, in particular.…

  ***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***   WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 21, 2017 - Governments from around the world have submitted applications to help lead the global movement for open governance as Open Government Partnership (OGP) Steering Committee members. OGP is a positive global movement for…

February has been a month in which numerous high level political figures in Spain have been found guilty and sent to jail on corruption charges, including King Felipe VI’s own brother-in-law sentenced to six years in prison (more info in…