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Austin Final IRM Report 2017 – For Public Comment
In 2018, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) published its assessment report for Austin's first action plan, prepared by the independent researcher, Raymond Weyandt. It covers the full action plan implementation period of January 2017 through December 2017. The IRM findings…
Madrid Final IRM Report 2017 – For Public Comment
El Mecanismo de Revisión Independiente (MRI) publica el Informe Final 2017 para el plan de acción de Madrid, España. La evaluación cubre el proceso de formulación del plan y su implementación desde el 1 enero al 31 diciembre 2017. El…
Ontario Final IRM Report 2017 – For Public Comment
In 2018, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) published its assessment report for Ontario's first action plan, prepared by the independent researcher, Daniel J. Paré. It covers the full action plan implementation period of January 2017 through December 2017. The IRM…
Introducing CitizENGAGE – How Citizens Get Things Done
CitizENGAGE: Ciudadanos que crean impactos
In a world full of autocracy, bureaucracy, and opacity, it can be easy to feel like you’re fighting an uphill battle against these trends. Trust in government is at historic lows. Autocratic leaders have taken the reins in countries once…
En un mundo lleno de autocracia, burocracia y opacidad, es fácil sentirse en una constante batalla. Hoy en día, la gente confía en sus gobiernos menos que nunca. Los gobiernos autocráticos han tomado las riendas de los países que antes…
Ciudadanos que son los “ojos y oídos” del gobierno en Kaduna, Nigeria
Imagina que eres un funcionario de gobierno encargado de asegurar el manejo adecuado de los fondos públicos de una comunidad. Un día te enteras que un hospital que debió construirse y que supuestamente ya se construyó solamente existe en papel.…
How citizens have become ‘eyes and ears’ in Nigeria’s Kaduna State
Imagine you are a government official responsible for ensuring the proper management of public funds which are the lifeblood of your community. One day you learn that a new hospital promised to a community in your jurisdiction, and which was…
Scotland IRM Report 2017 – For Public Comment
In 2018, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) published its assessment report for Scotland's first action plan, prepared by the independent researcher, Andy McDevitt. It covers the full action plan implementation period of January 2017 through December 2017. The IRM findings…
Kenya’s Elgeyo Marakwet County Hosts Africa OGP Convention
Three African regional governments converged in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya on May 2 to share experiences and successes of efforts made in making their governments more transparent and accountable to citizens. It was the first time the local governments were…
La Libertad IRM Report 2017 – For Public Comment
El Mecanismo de Revisión Independiente (MRI) publica el Informe Final 2017 para el plan de acción de La Libertad, Perú. La evaluación cubre el proceso de formulación del plan y su implementación desde el 1 enero al 31 diciembre 2017. El investigador MRI…