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.
With the support of development partners and working together with the World Bank, OGP established the Multi-Donor Trust Fund (MDTF) to support World Bank client countries and local entities that participate—or intend to become eligible to participate—in OGP. MDTF financing…
Non-universally recognized states are currently not eligible to become members of the Open Government Partnership. For purposes of OGP membership, “non-universally recognized states” refers to countries who are not members of the United Nations. See background information on non-universally recognized…
The Open Government Declaration is the declaration of commitment to upholding the principles of open and transparent government, approved by the founding countries of OGP in 2011. Countries are required to endorse the Declaration in order to participate in OGP.…
According to OGP’s Articles of Governance, OGP participating countries are expected to consistently and continually advance open government for the well-being of their citizens. This includes developing and implementing action plans in line with OGP Participation & Co-Creation Standards and…
The Rapid Response Protocol is a framework for OGP to respond swiftly to situations where there are allegations of serious violations of OGP values and principles by an OGP member and a response required is urgent in nature, meaning that…
The Response Policy is used when an OGP participating country appears to be taking actions that undermine the values and principles of OGP, as articulated in the Open Government Declaration, in a way that demonstrates an egregious and blatant disregard…
The Steering Committee is OGP’s executive decision-making body. Its role is to develop, promote and safeguard OGP’s values, principles and interests; establish OGP’s core ideas, policies, and rules; and oversee the functioning of the Partnership. It comprises 22 members: 11…
The OGP Support Unit is a small, permanent group of staff that work closely with the Steering Committee and the Independent Reporting Mechanism to advance the goals of the Open Government Partnership. The Support Unit is designed to maintain institutional…
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. Beginning in 2017, countries that wish to join OGP must also…
Click here for more information about the Open Government Partnership's terms of use.
Terms & Conditions Close