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Canada, Italy, and Kenya Elected to Guide the Open Government Partnership

The Governments of Canada, Italy and Kenya have been selected by their peers to serve on the OGP Steering Committee starting October 1.

Romania Design Report 2018-2020

Romania’s fourth action plan covers a wide range of topics, including some areas where the country has seen a decline in recent years. Notable commitments include standardizing public consultations, improving transparency of national investment funds, and simplifying monitoring of the…

Paraguay Design Report 2018-2020

The co-creation process of Paraguay’s fourth action plan was highly collaborative, resulting in a plan that engages all three branches of government and covers the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. However, due to an overlap with national elections, the process faced…

El Salvador Design Report 2018-2020

El Salvador’s fourth action plan is aligned with the country’s national priorities, including fiscal transparency, accountability, and human rights. The co-creation process included a broad, open consultation and the Government responded to the input presented by civil society organizations and…

Perú Design Report 2017-2019

The majority of the commitments in Peru’s third action plan are verifiable and of moderate potential impact. However, its co-creation process did not include a feedback mechanism for the public justifying the acceptance or rejection of civil society contributions. In…

Georgia Design Report 2018-2019

Georgia’s fourth action plan includes initiatives undertaken by the central government, the Parliament, and several local municipalities. Despite the range of topics covered, many commitments aim for minor improvements and do not clearly align with stakeholder priorities identified during the…

Argentina Design Report 2017-2019

El proceso de cocreación del tercer plan de acción en Argentina ha sido el más inclusivo y participativo registrado hasta la fecha. El plan de acción resultante abarcó tanto a los tres poderes del Estado nacional como al plano subnacional…

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How Legislative Footprints and Lobby Registers Can Rebuild Trust

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?

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