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.
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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.
Open Parliaments: The Case of the Córdoba Province, Argentina
In this blog series, we highlight the experiences of several open parliaments around the world. These are institutions that foster transparency, participation, and accountability throughout the legislative process. The Legislature of the Córdoba Province in Argentina is a unicameral legislative…
To Protect the Environment, Protect the Defenders
In this episode, Felipe Pino, an environmental lawyer from Chile, shares his insight environmental democracy, the need for public participation in responding to climate crises, and the significance of the Escazu Agreement.