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A Guide to Open Government and the Coronavirus: Misinformation and Protecting Freedom of Expression

The timely and proactive dissemination of information across social media and other channels is critical to saving lives and protecting livelihoods during COVID-19. However, the rapid spread of misinformation and disinformation presents a key challenge.

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A Guide to Open Government and the Coronavirus: Privacy Protections

Governments are collecting unprecedented amounts of personal data to support vital public health efforts, such as tracking COVID-19 transmission and enforcing quarantine. In particular, governments and corporations are collecting and processing citizens’ health and geolocation data on a massive scale.

Romania Design Report 2018-2020 – For Public Comment

In 2020, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) published the Design Report for Romania's fourth action plan (2018-2020). The report covers the development of the action plan and the design of its commitments. In Romania, the IRM researcher Ioana Deleanu's findings…

Czech Republic Design Report 2018-2020

The Czech Republic’s fourth action plan was developed through an open and consultative process but did not gain sufficient visibility to reach a wide spectrum of actors. The commitments mainly derive from existing government programs and are focused on transparency…

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A Guide to Open Government and the Coronavirus: Social Safety Nets

Transparency, participation, and accountability are essential to ensuring that social spending and services reach their intended populations and provide the outcomes that are needed.

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A Guide to Open Government and the Coronavirus: Right to Information

The right to information is a fundamental right and an inherent part of the right to freedom of opinion and expression. It is essential to modern governance and a core part of the OGP mission. RTI permits the public to follow government decision making, participate in ensuring better decisions, and hold the government accountable.

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A Guide to Open Government and the Coronavirus: Whistleblower Protection & Scientific Integrity

Governments around the world are circumventing standards of sound public management and scientific processes in the rush to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the context of a rapidly unfolding crisis, governments are making swift changes to regulations and institutions that may inadvertently create openings for corruption and mismanagement.

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A Guide to Open Government and the Coronavirus: Civic Space

Governments are taking exceptional steps in response to COVID-19, such as enforcing social distancing and quarantine measures. Prohibitions against in-person gatherings have had a dramatic impact on civic space across the globe.

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A Guide to Open Government and the Coronavirus: Inclusion and Gender

Bringing an inclusion lens to COVID-19 open government reforms is vital to ensure effective government response and recovery efforts. Find recommendations, examples, resources and more.

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