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Latvia Implementation Report 2017-2019
Latvia’s third action plan saw significant improvements in open data, access to budget information, and beneficial ownership transparency. Other commitments effected incremental, positive steps in areas including whistleblower protection, lobbying regulations for public officials, and governance of state-owned enterprises. Latvia’s…
Jordan End-of-Term Report 2016-2018 – For Public Comment
In 2020, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) published the End of Term Report for Jordan's third action plan (2016-2018). The report covers the full action plan implementation period of July 2016 to June 2018. In Jordan the IRM's findings are…
Kenya End-of-Term Report 2016-2018 – For Public Comment
In 2020, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) published the end of term report for Kenya's second action plan. The report covers the period of implementation of the action plan. The IRM report summarizes the findings below: "Kenya’s second national action…
Tunisia End-of-Term Report 2016-2018 – For Public Comment
In 2020, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) published the end of term report for Tunisia's second action plan. The report covers the period of implementation of the action plan. The IRM researcher for Tunisia, Emir Sfaxi, summarizes the findings below:…

A Post-Covid-19 Social Compact Rooted in Openness and Citizen Engagement
The European Commission has been instrumental in the swift European response to the pandemic, playing a critical role in flattening the curve. The bigger challenge is ahead.
Cote d’Ivoire End-of-Term Report 2016-2018 – For Public Comment
In 2020, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) published the End of Term Report for Côte d'Ivoire's first action plan (2016-2018). The report covers the full action plan implementation period of July 2016 to June 2018. In Côte d'Ivoire, the IRM…
Republic of Moldova Design Report 2019-2020
Moldova’s fourth action plan continues initiatives on access to information and public services and also includes new commitments on the diaspora engagement and extending the network of paralegals. However, many milestones represent routine activities and fall short of transformative potential.…

Transparency and Accountability at the Frontlines of Justice
Transparencia y rendición de cuentas en la vanguardia de la justicia
The killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and too many other Black Americans have brought to light systemic and entrenched racism. While these killings took place in the U.S., racism, discrimination, and attacks on peaceful assemblies are deeply rooted across the globe...
Los asesinatos de George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery y muchos otros afroamericanos han sacado a la luz el racismo sistémico y arraigado. Si bien estos asesinatos tuvieron lugar en los Estados Unidos, el racismo, la discriminación y los ataques a las asambleas pacíficas están profundamente arraigados en todo el mundo ...