Norway End-Term Report 2016-2018 – For Public Comment

The second year of Norway’s third action plan saw a significant shift from substantial to full completionImplementers must follow through on their commitments for them to achieve impact. For each commitment, OGP’s Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) evaluates the degree to which the activities outlin... of commitments. Among the achievements are the launch of a new portal for electronic public records, a new web-portal for better accessibility of financial information and a proposed legislationCreating and passing legislation is one of the most effective ways of ensuring open government reforms have long-lasting effects on government practices. Technical specifications: Act of creating or r... in the parliament to establish a public register for ultimate beneficial ownershipDisclosing beneficial owners — those who ultimately control or profit from a business — is essential for combating corruption, stemming illicit financial flows, and fighting tax evasion. Technical....