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How do we do government differently? Listen to conversations with leaders who break the mold — from mayors to anti-corruption advocates, social justice champions, and public servants who fight for accountability and transparency in government. Join host Stephanie Bluma as she shares insights on what governments and civil society from different regions of the world can learn from each other — and how we can renew our societies. This podcast is a production of the Open Government Partnership and Hueman Group Media.  
Hope is Hard Work but Necessary Work
Hope is Hard Work but Necessary Work
Hope is Hard Work but Necessary Work
In this Voices of Open Government episode, Patrick Harvie, member of the Scottish Parliament, explains how open, participative, and deliberative approaches to decision-making helps turn voices of citizens into concrete actions.

March 8, 2022

2022

Focus on the Reform. And the Reformer!
Focus on the Reform. And the Reformer!
Focus on the Reform. And the Reformer!
In this episode, learn how Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya applied open government principles to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of recognizing the people behind the reforms in government and civil society.

February 22, 2022

2022

Building the Ladder of Citizen Engagement
Building the Ladder of Citizen Engagement
Building the Ladder of Citizen Engagement
In this Voices of Open Government episode, we learn how the local government in Austin, Texas has taken steps to level the playing field and include historically marginalized groups, including people experiencing homelessness, in open government and policy processes.

February 8, 2022

2022

Building Citizen Trust in South Cotabato, Philippines
Building Citizen Trust in South Cotabato, Philippines
Building Citizen Trust in South Cotabato, Philippines
How are local leaders responding to the pandemic through #OpenGov principles? Learn South Cotabato responding to the COVID-19 pandemic through open gov principles while placing citizens at the heart of policy-making to rebuild trust in government.

January 25, 2022

2022

Closing the Gender Gap in Care Services in Mexico
Closing the Gender Gap in Care Services in Mexico
Closing the Gender Gap in Care Services in Mexico
In this Voices of Open Government episode, we learn how reformers in Mexico are designing a national policy to reduce the gender inequality gap and position the right to care in the public agenda.

January 11, 2022

2022

Innovating New Solutions to Justice in Buenos Aires
Innovating New Solutions to Justice in Buenos Aires
Innovating New Solutions to Justice in Buenos Aires
In this Voices of Open Government episode, we learn how different sectors in Buenos Aires, Argentina are working together to create a more transparent and accountable judicial branch.

November 30, 2021

2021

Blowing the Whistle on Corruption in Latvia
Blowing the Whistle on Corruption in Latvia
Blowing the Whistle on Corruption in Latvia
In this Voices of Open Government episode, we explore the systems in place to safeguard the identities of government employees, activists, civil society organizers and other individuals who blow the whistle on illicit activities.

November 16, 2021

2021

When a Government’s “Eyes and Ears” Improve Public Services
When a Government’s “Eyes and Ears” Improve Public Services
When a Government’s “Eyes and Ears” Improve Public Services
In this Voices of Open Government episode, learn from a reformer in Kaduna, Nigeria about how we can inspire local governments to be more innovative in delivering public services and why incentivizing citizens to collaborate is critical.

November 1, 2021

2021