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South Africa’s fifth action plan takes a citizen-centric approach to government data transparency. The two commitments seek to expand open budget data and establish a framework for open data principals at the national and municipal levels. The action plan was…

In 2025, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) published the Action Plan Review for Sierra Leone's 2024-2028 action plan. The report provides a technical review of the action plan’s characteristics and the strengths and challenges the IRM identifies to inform a…

In 2025, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) published the Results Report for France's 2021-2023 action plan. The report reviews the level of completion and early open government results for commitments in the action plan. The report is available in English…

In 2025, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) published the Action Plan Review for France's 2023-2025 action plan. The report provides a technical review of the action plan’s characteristics and the strengths and challenges the IRM identifies to inform a stronger…

Brazil’s sixth action plan includes eight commitments prioritized by government and civil society. Commitments to promote transparency and citizen oversight in infrastructure projects, and to increase transparency of scientific research both show substantial potential to deliver results. As Brazil’s first…

In 2025, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) published the Action Plan Review for South Africa's 2024-2026 action plan. The report provides a technical review of the action plan’s characteristics and the strengths and challenges the IRM identifies to inform a…