Inception Report – Action plan – Quintana Roo, Mexico, 2023 – 2025
- Action Plan: Action plan – Quintana Roo, Mexico, 2023 – 2025
Overview
Name of Evaluator
chavez@idaipqroo.org.mx, pdiaz@idaipqroo.org.mx, plopez@idaipqroo.org.mx, marijo@cxtransparencia.org, delegacionsecoesbj@gmail.com
Member Name
Quintana Roo, Mexico
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... Title
Action plan – Quintana Roo, Mexico, 2023 – 2025
Section 1.
Compliance with
co-creation requirements
1.1 Does a forum exist?
Yes
Provide a brief explanation of your answer:
The Quintana Roo Action Plan emerged from the Fifth Citizens’ Meeting, where the progress of the first plan was presented and the pending issues were shared.
Likewise, continuing with this, the sixth Citizens’ Meeting was held with Governor Mara Lezama, in which the driving group established the four commitments.
The formation of a driving group is observed, in which the following participate: organized civil society, private initiative, public institutions and non-governmental organizations.
Prior to the Citizens’ Meeting, a working session was held with the steering group to define the scope of the commitments (November 4, 2022).
Therefore, a space was created for stakeholders to discuss progress in implementing the commitments.
1.2 Is the forum multi-stakeholder?
Yes
Provide a brief explanation of your answer:
The co-creation of the Action Plan was conceived within the framework of the Citizens’ Glossary on Open Government and Sustainable Development; a mechanism that establishes that the basis for joint work is the articulation of civil society and government.
From this, a driving group was formed, consisting of:
Civil society:
- Citizens for TransparencyAccording to OGP’s Articles of Governance, transparency occurs when “government-held information (including on activities and decisions) is open, comprehensive, timely, freely available to the pub... More AC
- Citizen Council of the Strategic Planning Committee for Sustainable Development of the state of Quintana Roo.
- Collective U mootsel kuxtal
- BIOS: Political Participation and Development AC
- Collective for Social Impact AC
- Collective Intelligence
- Employers’ Confederation of the Mexican Republic (COPARMEX)
- Caribbean Business Coordinating Council AC
- National Chamber of the Housing Development and Promotion Industry, Quintana Roo Delegation
- Transparency Mexico AC
- UNAM-Guanajuato
- Mexican Center for Environmental Law CEMDA
- Sentinels of the Water
- CIMAC
- Conservation, Research and Environmental Management of Cozumel
Government:
- State Comptroller’s Office (SECOES)
- Ministry of the Interior (SEGOB)
- Ministry of Finance and Planning (SEFIPLAN)
- Secretariat of Ecology and Environment (SEMA)
- Secretariat for Sustainable Urban Territorial Development (SEDETUS)
- Legal Counsel of the State of Quintana Roo
- Drinking water and sewerage commission (CAPA)
- Public Registry of Property and Commerce (RPPC)
- New Agreement for the Well-being and Development of Quintana Roo
1.3 Does the forum hold at least one meeting with civil society and non-governmental stakeholders during the co-creation of the action plan?
Yes
Provide a brief explanation of your answer:
Four sessions were held for the co-creation of the second action plan:
- Fifth Citizens’ Glossary August 17, 2022
- 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... working table November 4, 2022
- Sixth Citizens’ Glossary: December 9, 2022
- Approval of the Action Plan June 28, 2023
The history of the Citizens’ Meetings is presented through an Open Government platform.
1.4 Has the action plan been endorsed by the stakeholders of the forum or steering committeeThe Steering Committee is OGP’s executive decision-making body. Its role is to develop, promote and safeguard OGP’s values, principles and interests; establish OGP’s core ideas, policies, and ru.../group?
Yes
Provide evidence for your answer:
- Yes, the action plan was carried out under the co-creation of the state governor, her cabinet, civil society organizations, academia, and business chambers. These actors make up the so-called driving group of the Action Plan.
- Evidence can be seen that the members of the driving group hold a working table (there is a list of supported people) in which they approve their action plan, as well as the different meetings through which they follow up on the work agreements.
- Additionally, the public list of the driving group is shared on the Quintana Roo Open Government Platform.
Provide references here (e.g. interviews):
Section 2.
Recommended practices
in co-creation
2.1 Does the government maintain a Local OGP website or webpage on a government website where information on the OGP Local process (co-creation and implementation) is proactively published?
Yes
Provide a brief explanation of your answer:
At the Seventh Citizens’ Meeting, the Open Government Platform of the State of Quintana Roo was presented, a public website that displays the history of the joint work as well as the progress and updated results of the Action Plan.
Likewise, the Executive Summary of the Second Action Plan can be found on the official SECOES website.
2.2 Did the government provide information to stakeholders in advance to facilitate informed and prepared participation in 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...?
Yes
Provide a brief explanation of your answer:
Yes, there is political will from the current administration to continue with transparent and accountable processes in terms of the OGP Local Action Plan.
The Government has held open meetings with civil society to discuss the implementation of the action plan, the incorporation process and the governance structure of the Plan.
2.3 Did the government ensure that any interested member of the public could make inputs into the action plan and observe or have access to decision-making documentation?
Yes
Provide a brief explanation of your answer:
Various working meetings were held in which participation in the topics of the Action Plan was opened.
These meetings were:
- Fifth Citizens’ Glossary August 17, 2022
- Commitment working table November 4, 2022
- Sixth Citizens’ Glossary: December 9, 2022
- Approval of the Action Plan June 28, 2023
Likewise, the Citizens’ Glossary is broadcast through the Quintana Roo State Government’s Social Communication System (radio, television and transmission on social networks), which allows for a greater reach of information.
In terms of improvement, it is reported that the Open Government Platform is currently working on a section called “Participation” that will function as a mailbox, so that anyone can share their opinion.
2.4 Did the government proactively report back or provide written feedback to stakeholders on how their contributions were considered during the creation of the action plan?
Yes
Provide a brief explanation of your answer:
The Citizens’ Glossary mechanism allows for horizontal communication between civil society and government; therefore, in each Glossary, the government responds to each of the points raised by civil society and a consensus is reached on the Action Plan.
Coordinated work and parallel efforts are identified, in which with the participation of everyone (driving group – support groups) attention and follow-up are provided to the established commitments on a permanent basis.
2.5 Was there an iterative dialogue and shared ownership between government and non-governmental stakeholders during the decision making process, including setting the agenda?
Yes
Provide a brief explanation of your answer:
The ongoing dialogue to identify priorities, carrying out a shared agenda and with clear and well-established commitments, is distinguished.
Government, civil society organizations and non-governmental organizations worked together to set the agenda, identifying problems or thematic priorities for the development of commitments, thus achieving the establishment of the Action Plan 2023-2025.
2.6 Would you consider the forum to be inclusive and diverse?
Very
Provide a brief explanation of your answer:
Diversity and inclusiveness are evident from the formation of the driving group. It consists of an interdisciplinary group, especially of civil society leaders who work in different fields.
It should be noted that this monitoring entity, as guarantor of the protection of personal data held by obliged subjects, is respectful of the correct treatment of the personal data of each person who participates in the forums, and therefore, with regard to the criterion of inclusiveness in relation to genderOGP participating governments are bringing gender perspectives to popular policy areas, ensuring diversity in participatory processes, and specifically targeting gender gaps in policies to address gov... or social group, they were not differentiated in any way in order not to violate human rightsAn essential part of open government includes protecting the sacred freedoms and rights of all citizens, including the most vulnerable groups, and holding those who violate human rights accountable. T....
This is why it is considered unnecessary for the driving group to require and concentrate this type of information.
Section 3.
Initial evaluation
of commitments
1 Commitment :
Co-creation of the Strategic Plan for Sustainable Development of Quintana Roo (PEDSQROO) 2050 with participatory planning that responds to the common citizen interest.
1.1 Is the commitment verifiable?
Yes
Provide a brief explanation of your answer:
Yes, it is possible to verify compliance because it clearly defines the goal, the method to be used and the people involved in the process.
Additionally, the motor group has a technical sheet that explains the process and the execution period.
1.2 Does the commitment language/activities clearly justify relevanceAccording to the OGP Articles of Governance, OGP commitments should include a clear open government lens. Specifically, they should advance at least one of the OGP values: transparency, citizen partic... to OGP values?
Yes
Provide a brief explanation of your answer:
The commitment establishes clear milestones to achieve the objective, within a time period linked to the State’s requirements and with an ambitious scope of inclusionOGP participating governments are working to create governments that truly serve all people. Commitments in this area may address persons with disabilities, women and girls, lesbian, gay, bisexual, tr... for citizens.
It is a commitment that is aligned with the creation of an Open State, since it includes the three branches of the State: Executive, Legislative and Judicial; aligned with the values of transparency, citizen participationAccording to OGP’s Articles of Governance, citizen participation occurs when “governments seek to mobilize citizens to engage in public debate, provide input, and make contributions that lead to m... More and accountability.
1.3 Please select one option that best describes the commitment:
a continuation of ongoing practice in line with existing legislationCreating and passing legislation is one of the most effective ways of ensuring open government reforms have long-lasting effects on government practices. Technical specifications: Act of creating or r..., policies or requirements.
Provide a brief explanation of your answer:
This commitment is the evolution of the Reform to the Planning Law, which was established in the first action plan, and stands out for being ambitious and innovative; with a high impact on the lives of the people of Quintana Roo.
1.4 Please select one option that best describes the commitment:
will result in a change of the rules, practices or policies that govern a policy area, public sector and/or relationship between citizens and is binding or institutionalized across government or specific institution(s).
Provide a brief explanation of your answer:
For the first time in Quintana Roo, a participatory planning model will be applied, combining the pillars of open government, transparency, participation, collaboration and innovation.
1.5 Are there any recommended changes to the design of the commitment to help improve its implementation?
The commitment derived from the First Action Plan is being observed as continuing, and it is therefore suggested that the monitoring mechanisms for the activities be clear. It is also suggested that the systematization of the experience of this project be included in the action plan so that it can be disseminated as a good practice with other member states.
2 Commitment :
Citizenization, redesign, adaptation, and evaluation of the Budget Transparency Platform to improve the experience of user citizenship.
2.1 Is the commitment verifiable?
Yes
Provide a brief explanation of your answer:
Yes, the commitment description determines the scope of the improvements that will be made for the second version of the platform.
2.2 Does the commitment language/activities clearly justify relevance to OGP values?
Yes
Provide a brief explanation of your answer:
The changes that are desired are understandable and are aligned with the values of open government, specifically in transparency.
2.3 Please select one option that best describes the commitment:
a continuation of ongoing practice in line with existing legislation, policies or requirements.
Provide a brief explanation of your answer:
The Budget Transparency Platform emerged from the First Action Plan, and this Second Plan seeks to make it more accessible to citizens.
2.4 Please select one option that best describes the commitment:
is a positive change to a process, practice or policy but will not generate a binding or institutionalized change across government or specific institution(s).
Provide a brief explanation of your answer:
The continuation of this commitment will improve the citizen experience in the use of budget data, creating solid foundations for the right to understand.
2.5 Are there any recommended changes to the design of the commitment to help improve its implementation?
N/A
3 Commitment :
Anti-corruption and environment co-creation roundtable, an open government mechanism for the attention, resolution and accountability of environmental alerts due to corruption.
3.1 Is the commitment verifiable?
Yes
Provide a brief explanation of your answer:
Yes, monitoring can be done through the annual work plans of the co-creation table as a mechanism for monitoring environmental alerts. Although it is recommended to create a monitoring tool for the table, which can be replicated for each alert.
3.2 Does the commitment language/activities clearly justify relevance to OGP values?
Yes
Provide a brief explanation of your answer:
The topics of attention are determined in alerts that arise from the concerns of civil society; and they have been recognized by it; therefore, the deliverables are identifiable. This allows for alignment with the values of open government.
3.3 Please select one option that best describes the commitment:
a new regulationGovernment reformers are developing regulations that enshrine values of transparency, participation, and accountability in government practices. Technical specifications: Act of creating or reforming ..., policy, practice or requirement.
Provide a brief explanation of your answer:
The co-creation table as such is a mechanism that will trigger six different themes (alerts), so depending on the alert, reforms to some laws and regulations can be analyzed. The action plan presented will have complementary work plans for each alert.
3.4 Please select one option that best describes the commitment:
will result in a change of the rules, practices or policies that govern a policy area, public sector and/or relationship between citizens and is binding or institutionalized across government or specific institution(s).
Provide a brief explanation of your answer:
This commitment proposes to generate a mechanism that will in turn have alternative work plans, so that depending on the alert, structural changes could be proposed.
3.5 Are there any recommended changes to the design of the commitment to help improve its implementation?
It is suggested that the experience of how the roundtable is conducted be systematized in order to analyze the good practices that arise from this commitment.
4 Commitment :
Co-creation of the Modernization of the Public Registry of Property and Commerce of the State of Quintana Roo
4.1 Is the commitment verifiable?
Yes
Provide a brief explanation of your answer:
It is verifiable from an operational work plan, which is in accordance with what was presented in the sixth Citizen Gloss.
4.2 Does the commitment language/activities clearly justify relevance to OGP values?
Unclear
Provide a brief explanation of your answer:
It requires generating greater certainty about the milestones that you want to implement.
4.3 Please select one option that best describes the commitment:
a new regulation, policy, practice or requirement.
Provide a brief explanation of your answer:
As this is a modernization project, a regulatory improvement process linked to the updating of regulations and administrative processes is envisioned.
4.4 Please select one option that best describes the commitment:
will result in a change of the rules, practices or policies that govern a policy area, public sector and/or relationship between citizens and is binding or institutionalized across government or specific institution(s).
Provide a brief explanation of your answer:
The commitment has the potential to improve the user experience of citizens, generating greater legal certainty based on information.
4.5 Are there any recommended changes to the design of the commitment to help improve its implementation?
Supplement the information in the Operational Work Plan could be a suggestion.
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