As global distrust in democracies grows, we believe intransparent legislative structures are a big factor. When lobbyists influence laws, it can create feelings of injustice and distrust within a society. Yet, lobbying, or the articulation of and advocacy for various interests, is essential for democracies. So, what does a fair and transparent lobbying system that enhances trust for political procedures look like?
In 2020, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) published the Design Report for the Netherlands' third action plan (2018-2020). The report covers the development of the action plan and the design of its commitments. In the Netherlands, the IRM researcher Bart…
Finland improved implementation of commitments in the third action plan. Notable achievements include improving the accessibility of state procurement data and the development of open government principles for public sector reform, which could be replicated in other sectors. The commitment…
As all of our lives have quickly become dominated by the impact of COVID-19, I hope all are safe and healthy and adapting to our new reality. During the last week in February, I had the pleasure of welcoming the…
In 2020, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) published the Implementation Report for Finland's third action plan (2017-2019). The report covers the level of completion and the results of the action plan. In Finland, the IRM researcher Teemu Laulainen's findings are…
Commitments in Lithuania’s fourth action plan mostly build on previous initiatives and seek to improve transparency of the public sector and the quality of public services, among others. Notable commitments include creating an open data portal and strengthening the NGO…
In 2019, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) published the Design Report for Lithuania's fourth action plan (2018-2020). The report covers the development of the action plan and the design of its commitments. In Lithuania, the IRM researcher Rugile Trumpyte's' findings…
Estonia’s fourth action plan continues the priorities of previous action plans such as fostering transparent and inclusive policy making and developing democratic participation skills. Overall, the fourth action plan is more strategic in its focus compared to previous plans and…
The second Netherlands action plan focused mainly on open data. The strength of this action plan was its implementation, with overall substantial completion. Moving forward, the IRM recommends that the drive for implementation is met with more ambition in the…
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