Supporting Local Initiatives to Deliver Better Service
Read how the 2021 OGP Local Accelerator Awards, supported civil society organizations and local governments in collaboration to carry out reforms and deliver public services.
Stories
Faces of Open Government: Joara Marchezini
Rostros de Gobierno Abierto: Joara Marchezini
Joara Marchezini is a specialist on access to information and the Public’s Representative to the Escazu Agreement. Joara, originally from Brazil, sat down with OGP to...
Joara Marchezini es especialista en acceso a la información y Representante del Público del Acuerdo de Escazú. Joara, originaria de Brasil, conversó con OGP para...
Empower Civil Society, Strengthen Democracy
In this episode, Anabel Cruz, discusses the importance of civil society and citizen participation in our current political climate and how we can all work towards building stronger, more open communities.
Following Kaduna’s Footsteps: How Adamawa Makes its Budget More Participatory
Learn how Adamawa (Nigeria) created a space where citizens could freely engage and voice what they want included in the state budget.
How Participatory Budgeting Shapes Communities in Lithuania
Learn how Lithuania is using participatory budgeting to actively include citizens in decision-making on how to spend public funds.
On A Quest to Raise Young Voices
In this episode, Ebenezar Wikina shares how he's dedicated his life to promoting positive change and working to inspire young people to become active participants in shaping their communities.
Faces of Open Government: Diana Rodríguez Franco
Rostros del Gobierno Abierto: Diana Rodríguez Franco
See how Diana Rodriguez Franco is working to close the gender gap in Bogota and make the local government more inclusive and participatory.
Vea cómo Diana Rodríguez Franco está trabajando para cerrar la brecha de género en Bogotá y hacer que el gobierno local sea más inclusivo y participativo.
Five Lessons for Civil Society Collaboration
Civil society plays an essential role in democratic societies, leading to more ambition, stronger policies, and better results. See five important insights from a Democratic Freedoms Learning Network webinar on the importance of civic space.
Designing the 2023 OGP Global Summit
The process of designing the 2023 OGP Global Summit program will look different from previous OGP events, with a range of opportunities for community input.
Stand Up for Democracy: Lessons from Estonia
In this episode, Taimar Peterkop shares the history of Estonia's resilience against authoritarianism and its plan to drive open government initiatives at the OGP Global Summit.