Anthony K.K. Sam is the Metropolitan Chief Executive of the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly. How did you decide to join government and work in public service? Tell us a little bit about your path to becoming Major of Sekondi-Takoradi. I have…
Subnational Pilot: Madrid, Spain Action Plan: 2017 Commitment: Development of participatory budgeting In April, the Financial Times reported that Spain’s ongoing ruling-party corruption scandal had “claimed a new political scalp,” with a Popular Party veteran resigning in the wake of…
Piloto Subnacional: Madrid, España Plan de Acción: 2017 Compromiso: Desarrollo de presupuestos participativos En abril, el periódico Financial Times publicó un artículo sobre un escándalo de corrupción en el partido político que estaba al mando en España cuando un veterano…
The launching of the Subnational Pioneer Pilot Program within OGP in early 2016 was a significant step forward in the global open government agenda. While born within countries, cities and local governments are especially well positioned to make open government…
El lanzamiento del Programa Piloto Subnacional de OGP a principios de 2016 fue un avance muy importante para la agenda global de gobierno abierto. Aunque este movimiento surgió a nivel nacional, las ciudades y los gobiernos locales son ideales para…
Six months into the implementation period for the OGP Subnational Pilot Program, Pioneers across the globe are advancing open local government reforms and pursuing more responsive policies and services for citizens where they are closer to government. In this newsletter,…
Democracy in Brazil is considered one of the most fragmented in the world. International news has been rife with coverage of political party chaos in the country, with two of the biggest political parties being investigated for corruption and one…
As part of the Committee for Assessment and Monitoring of Labor Policies (CESPT in Spanish), we created the Government and Open Data Commission to support efforts around accountability. In line with the federal government’s efforts, the Commission identified seven principles…
« On peut aider un bœuf à se lever seul, seulement s'il s'efforce lui-même de le faire. » Proverbe africain Le 2 juin 2017 lors d’un atelier relatif à l’Afrique francophone fut annoncé le lancement proche du Projet d’Appui aux Gouvernements Ouverts d’Afrique francophone…
We are happy to announce that nongovernmental organization “Umid” Support to Social Development Public Union (UMID)’s “Initiative for the ‘Promotion of Open Government’ at Local Level”, was approved by the Eurasia Partnership Foundation (EPF) and will be implemented within…
As an African who lives on the continent and works in the development sector, I am troubled by the persistent poverty many live in. The continent boasts of abundant natural resources and a vibrant and talented young population,…
This post originally appeared on myrepublica.com. Nathaniel Heller is the executive vice president of integrated strategies at Results for Development (R4D), which works with change agents such as government officials, sometime social entrepreneurs and civil society activists to design and execute strategies…
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