In this day and age, there are a variety of different platforms available for people to express themselves. Outlets like social media give us the power to publicly express our opinions. Just about anyone can make a Twitter profile and…
Overview Open government action plans have had long-standing initiatives in place which ensure the transparency and accountability of government through technological means. Instances of these kinds of technological adaptations are: the prerequisite that data be released in a machine-readable…
Net neutrality, the principle that all online content should be equally accessible without Internet Service Provider (ISP) interference, has become rather contentious and is currently at risk in the United States. Rules and policies involving net neutrality are designed to…
In October 2015, Canada oversaw a change in government as Canadians elected Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party. Built on a platform of “real change,” the party’s win can be attributed in part to its commitments of a more open…
To wrap up 2017, we invite you to take a look at some the year’s best OGP blogs. Highlighting successes, challenges, and insights from 2017, these blogs were selected by the OGP Support Unit and serve as a useful reminder of…
English Version »Desde 2011, gobiernos de diferentes países de la región decidieron sumarse a una iniciativa mundial que promueve la transparencia, la rendición de cuentas y la apertura de información como una herramienta de transformación. Bajo este panorama, en diferentes…
Version en español »Starting in 2011, governments from different countries in the region decided to join a global initiative that fosters transparency, accountability, and open information as transformative tools. Within this perspective and its various accompanying political and social contexts,…
Data can be an investigative tool, but citizens need to know how to use it. As civil society pushes for more data, what do we do with all the information we get? While the answer seems obvious— use it for…
Es para mí un honor ser el representante de Canadá ante la Alianza para el Gobierno Abierto (OGP por sus siglas en inglés). Mi carrera en el sector público y privado me ha demostrado lo importante que son las alianzas…
La ciudad de Buenos Aires recibió una respuesta impresionante cuando lanzó la iniciativa BA Elige en 2017, un concurso en el que pidió a los residentes de Buenos Aires nominar y votar por proyectos para mejorar la ciudad. 3.3 millones…
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