Philippines Design and Implementation Report 2017-2019 – For Public Comment

In 2021, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM)The Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) is OGP’s accountability arm and the main means of tracking progress in participating countries. The IRM provides independent, evidence-based, and objective ... published the Hybrid Design and Implementation Report for the Philippines’ fourth action planAction plans are at the core of a government’s participation in OGP. They are the product of a co-creation process in which government and civil society jointly develop commitments to open governmen.... The report provides an overview of the co-creation processCollaboration between government, civil society and other stakeholders (e.g., citizens, academics, private sector) is at the heart of the OGP process. Participating governments must ensure that a dive..., design qualities, and implementation of the Philippines 2017-2019 action plan.

In the Philippines, the IRM’s findings are summarized below:

The Philippines’ fourth action plan modestly increased citizens’ access to information, particularly in regard to the budget process, extractive industriesApplying open government values of transparency, participation, and accountability to extractive industries can decrease corruption, safeguard community interests and needs, and support environmental ..., and local government spending. Despite substantial completionImplementers must follow through on their commitments for them to achieve impact. For each commitment, OGP’s Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) evaluates the degree to which the activities outlin..., open government gains were modest. Going forward, the Philippines’ can achieve stronger reforms by raising commitments’ level of ambitionAccording to OGP’s Articles of Governance, OGP commitments should “stretch government practice beyond its current baseline with respect to key areas of open government.” Ambition captures the po... and ensuring legislative support.

The report is available in English. The public comment period closed 16 September 2021.