Slovak Republic Action Plan Review 2022-2024 – For Public Comment

In 2022, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM)The Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) is OGP’s accountability arm and the main means of tracking progress in participating countries. The IRM provides independent, evidence-based, and objective ... published the Action PlanAction plans are at the core of a government’s participation in OGP. They are the product of a co-creation process in which government and civil society jointly develop commitments to open governmen... Review for the Slovak Republic’s fifth action plan. The report provides a technical review of the action plan’s characteristics and the strengths and challenges the IRM identifies to inform a stronger implementation process.

In the Slovak Republic, the IRM’s findings are summarized below:

The Slovak Republic’s fifth action plan includes promising commitments on strengthening the protection of whistleblowers and expanding the number of companies disclosing 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... information. Existing data control mechanisms will need to be well-resourced to cope with the expectation of rapid beneficial ownership data disclosure. The action plan was adopted by the newly created Multi-Stakeholder ForumRegular dialogue between government and civil society is a core element of OGP participation. It builds trust, promotes joint problem-solving, and empowers civil society to influence the design, imple... (MSF) dedicated to the OGP process.

The report is available in English and Slovak. The public comment period closed 5 February 2023.