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Some Top 10 Takeaways from Tbilisi

Over 2,000 advocates from nearly 100 countries convened in beautiful Tbilisi, Georgia in July for a hectic week to explore how we can collectively enhance the global work of open government. So, what did we learn in the process? This…

By Failing to Prepare, You Are Preparing to Fail: Managing Political Transitions in OGP Countries

The global wave of political transitions over the last few years have challenged progress towards greater openness in OGP countries. Seven years after OGP launched, many civil society activists and reformers inside government find themselves now faced with obstacles to…

Where Do We Go From Here? Taking Stock of Beneficial Ownership Transparency

A few weeks ago, the Government of Georgia hosted the Fifth Open Government Partnership Global Summit in Tbilisi. The event provided an opportunity for leaders from more than 78 participating countries, 20 local governments and a wide range of stakeholders to…

OGP Needs To Strengthen Citizen Engagement With Civil Groups and Governments

OGP lobbies for more inclusiveness on both the governmental and social level; yet how does an initiative this big ensures it stays inclusive itself? The challenge begins with uniting various groups working on different themes, and ends with involving the…

Inclusion, Participation, and Impact Are the Top Priorities of OGP’s Next Co-Chair

Canada is getting ready to be the next OGP co-chair, and will be hosting the Global Summit next year. The national government has included open government into its agenda, and is working on promoting more digital tools and inclusiveness throughout…

Legal system needs to serve those who need it the most

The Justice Ministers of Albania, Armenia, FYRO Macedonia, Argentina, and Georgia formed a coalition to push for access to justice in OGP during the OGP Global Summit in Georgia. European Youth Press spoke to the Minister of Justice and Human…

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