Case Studies and Stories

Between 2021 and 2023, the Legislature of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires adopted open government and active transparency standards to promote a Legislative Branch that is closer to citizens. The Legislature, with which I have had the pleasure of…

Entre 2021 y 2023, la Legislatura de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires adoptó los estándares de gobierno abierto y transparencia activa para promover un Poder Legislativo más cercano a la ciudadanía. La Legislatura, con la que he tenido el…

Nuevo Leon is a state in northeastern Mexico with nearly six million inhabitants, making it the seventh most populous in the country. 93 percent of its population resides in the Metropolitan Area of Monterrey (ZMM), encompassing 13 of the state's…

Nuevo León es un estado en el noreste de México que tiene casi 6 millones de habitantes, lo que lo hace el séptimo más poblado del país. De su población, el 93 por ciento vive en la Zona Metropolitana de…

“You have a constitutional right to access public information.” I and many others have heard this statement many times. But how does this right actually work in fragile democracies? Let's delve into the case of Georgia, where in 2022, the…

Every year, governments collect and spend billions of taxpayer funds to pay for public services like education and healthcare. The public has a right to know how that money is allocated and how it is spent.

OGP Local, UNDP, and UCLG have united to bolster local government efforts, showcasing innovative open government strategies and effective communication of SDG local action.

The Canadian province of British Columbia faces a housing crisis. Skyrocketing housing costs and few vacancies have resulted in persistent homelessness and a growing number of people at risk of becoming homeless. The problem is unmistakably visible, but its causes…

Explore global progress and member-level examples of open government work in each of the selected policy areas and various regions.

This report draws out innovations and obstacles faced by local open government reformers over 2021-2022. You can explore lessons learned, success stories, and new approaches to open government from the 29 local governments that implemented OGP commitments during this period,…