OGP has a variety of arms which together determine the organization’s strategy and ensure participating governments act in accordance with OGP’s core values. The terms below cover the organizational structure of OGP and the criteria and policies that determine membership of governments.
The OGP Articles of Governance establish the mandate and high-level policies of the Partnership, including the Steering Committee, the Support Unit, and the Independent Reporting Mechanism. They also cover eligibility criteria to join OGP, the responsibilities of participating countries, governance…
The OGP Board of Directors provides the fiduciary and legal oversight of the OGP Support Unit and the Independent Reporting Mechanism, which is housed within the OGP Secretariat, a US-based 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization. The Board is made up of…
The leadership of the Steering Committee is made up of four co-chairs who provide strategic guidance and support to advance OGP’s overarching priorities. Co-Chairs serve two-year terms beginning on October 1 of the year in which they are elected: the…
In order to join OGP, countries must exhibit a demonstrated commitment to open government values by meeting a set of minimum performance criteria across key dimensions of open government. In addition to passing the Values Check, countries must earn a…
Countries that fall below the minimum core eligibility for two consecutive years will automatically be placed under Eligibility Review, which includes enhanced support by the Support Unit and Criteria & Standards to help the country meet minimum eligibility criteria. Countries…
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 reporting to hold OGP participating governments accountable and support their open government efforts. This…
As an independent body, OGP’s Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) is guided by, but not directly accountable to, the OGP Steering Committee. Instead, the International Experts Panel (IEP) directly oversees the IRM. This panel is made up of five members. The…
A minimum set of eligibility criteria is required to join OGP Local to ensure adequate conditions for developing and implementing an action plan. Information about the application process can be found in the OGP Local Handbook. The following presents the…
Local Monitoring Bodies independently evaluate and assess the performance of OGP participating locals. Similar to the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) for OGP countries, these bodies assess the co-creation process and results achieved from the implementation of commitments. They play a…
Participating countries and locals are expected to comply with the terms of OGP and continually advance open government for the well-being of their citizens. Members may be considered to be acting contrary to process if they do not comply with…
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