Case Study

As a founding member of OGP, Brazil has long been a leader in open government. In this report, learn how the national government and OGP Local members have advanced open government reform since 2011.

In this series, the IRM explores the challenges, major achievements, and the future of open government in some of OGP's longest members to tell that story. Understanding the steps it takes to shift the status quo to more transparent, accountable, and responsive governance holds lessons for all reformers looking to apply open government principles to real-world challenges.

As a founding member of OGP, Brazil has long been a leader in open government. In this report, learn how the national government and OGP Local members have advanced open government reform since 2011.

Learn how OGP members are improving meritorious, transparent judicial appointments and judicial accountability and independence.

Learn how OGP members are improving the transparency of their court systems.

Read how OGP members are improving transparency and public oversight of their penitentiary systems

Learn how governments are taking steps to improve prosecutorial transparency and accountability.

Learn how OGP members are advancing partnerships and community-oriented policing.

Read how open gov reformers are maximizing the transparency and accountability of the police.