Reforms Beyond the Action Plan

How citizens of the city of Brussels, Blegium creatively leveraged institutional shortcomings to create a new space for political expression free from the usual partisan logics.

The Open Gov Guide is the go-to resource for officials, civil society representatives, and other actors looking for recommendations, examples, and resources on open government.

The open government community is more active than ever in Québec, Canada! This effervescence is the fruit of many years of efforts to establish a legal framework for open government, form partnerships with civil society, and implement appropriate technological solutions.

La communauté du gouvernement ouvert est plus active que jamais au Québec, Canada! Cette effervescence est le fruit de plusieurs années d'efforts pour établir un cadre juridique pour le gouvernement ouvert, former des partenariats avec la société civile et mettre en place des solutions technologiques appropriées.

Private sector actors—including corporations, financial institutions, investors, government contractors—have a clear stake in opening government. Open governments can prevent corruption, increase efficiency, reduce transaction costs, and cultivate a better business environment. Though business has always been a critical part of…