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OGP countries have shown widespread interest in education.

OGP members have taken an extremely varied approach to dealing with health, from citizen monitoring of local expenditures to bringing members of the public into major regulatory and policy decisions.

Improving open government yields significant dividends to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). Healthy, engaged communities strengthen infrastructure, create stability, and drive growth that creates more inclusive and sustainable outcomes.

Open contracting continues to gain momentum, and is on the way to becoming a global norm.

Activists and journalists serve as critical intermediaries, connecting public institutions and decision-makers with everyday citizens.

Peaceful assembly is a bedrock of democratic institutions. It allows people to bring attention to issues, demand change, and get answers from public officials.

Freedom of association is one of the rights-based pillars that underpin civic space. Countries that guarantee freedom of association and other indicators of open civic space do better – politically, economically, and socially.

Beneficial ownership transparency has emerged as an essential means for combating corruption, stemming illicit financial flows, and fighting tax evasion.

The Feminist Open Government Initiative aims to use research and action to encourage governments and civil society to champion new initiatives leading to gender advancements in open government.