Republic of Korea to Host 2021 OGP Global Summit 

We are pleased to announce that the Republic of Korea will host the 2021 Open Government PartnershipThe Open Government Partnership (OGP) is a multi-stakeholder initiative focused on improving government transparency, ensuring opportunities for citizen participation in public matters, and strengthen... More (OGP) Global Summit in Seoul and virtually from December 13-17, 2021. 

The 2021 OGP Global Summit will mark OGP’s 10th anniversary and will galvanize the open government community with fresh energyEnsuring universal access to sustainable, dependable, and affordable energy is critical to every aspect of prosperity. Increasing public oversight and transparency in the energy sector can help to ens... More, political commitmentOGP commitments are promises for reform co-created by governments and civil society and submitted as part of an action plan. Commitments typically include a description of the problem, concrete action..., evidence, and support to build a stronger global movement for open government and democracy. OGP Global Summit themes will be aligned with the current Co-Chair Priorities: anti-corruption, digital innovation and governance, 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... and civic space. 

OGP Global Summits provide an opportunity for representatives of government, civil society, and others to exchange experiences, best practices, and progress on open government initiatives and implementation. This will be the 7th OGP Global Summit; previous Summits have been held in Canada, Georgia, France, Mexico, United Kingdom, and Brazil.

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to influence our day-to-day lives and many of our community members may not be able to gather in-person in Seoul. As a result, we are prioritizing virtual participation and welcome creative ideas on how we can best facilitate access and inclusivity to engage a broader community.

Details regarding the Summit format, registration, call for proposals for the agenda, and more will be announced in the coming months. 

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For general inquiries about the summit, please contact: summit@opengovpartnership.org. 

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