IRM Reports

In 2019, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) published the Design Report for Croatia's third action plan (2018-2020). The report covers the development of the action plan and the design of its commitments. In Croatia, the IRM researcher Ivona Mendeš Levak's…

In 2019, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) published the Design Report for Lithuania's fourth action plan (2018-2020). The report covers the development of the action plan and the design of its commitments. In Lithuania, the IRM researcher Rugile Trumpyte's' findings…

Malta’s third action plan includes five commitments, with only two of them being clearly relevant to opening government. The country does not have a multi-stakeholder forum overseeing the development and implementation of the action plan. Future commitments could significantly increase…

Scotland’s second action plan seeks to build on the country’s long tradition of civic participation following incremental improvements to freedom of information inspired by its first action plan. Notable commitments include the creation of a civic participation framework, financial and…

In 2019, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) published the Design Report for Burkina Faso’s first action plan (2017-2019). The report covers the development of the action plan and the design of its commitments. In Burkina Faso, the IRM’s findings are…

In 2019, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) published the Design Report for France's second action plan (2018-2020). The report covers the development of the action plan and the design of its commitments. In France, the IRM researcher Sofia Wickberg' findings…

In 2019, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) published the End of Term Report for the Republic of Macedonia's third action plan (2016-2018). The report covers the full action plan implementation period of July 2016 to July 2018. In the Republic…

Portugal’s first OGP action plan joins a series of government-led efforts to promote transparency and civic engagement in the political process. Participating civil society and government representatives in the multi-stakeholder forum praised the co-creation process to develop the plan as…

Armenia’s fourth action plan reflects the new government’s commitment to reform and greater transparency. Notable commitments include those regarding transparency of beneficial ownership of companies, development of land and water cadastres, and e-petitions. The action plan’s implementation will require sustained…

Israel’s third action plan continues to focus on disclosing government-held information, strengthening transparency legislation, and using technology to improve access to government services. The consultation process to develop the action plan was rushed and offered few opportunities for stakeholders the…