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In early 2017, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) published the progress report for Croatia’s second action plan. The report covers the development and first year of implementation of the action plan 1 July 2014 through 30 July 2016. In Croatia,…

In early 2017, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) published the end of term report for Greece’s second action plan. The report covers the full action plan implementation period of 1 July 2014 through 30 June 2016. In Greece, the report…

Sweden has made progress in improving access to information and public accountability primarily in aid and development. Yet the government could do more to expand the scope of future commitments by adopting a more holistic approach to open government. This…

In late 2016, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) published the end of term report for Lithuania's second action plan. The report evaluates the full action plan implementation period of 1 July 2014 through 30 June 2016.  Karolis Granickas, an independent researcher wrote…

A series providing a round-up of media attention received by the Open Government Partnership throughout the world. OGP news circulated the globe with OGP’s Steering Committee elections making headlines, OGP discussions occurring throughout Eurasia, and democracy-defending Pirates championing education reform…

This post originally appeared on the NRGI blog. Last week, 60 government and CSO representatives from nine Eurasian countries gathered in Kiev, Ukraine, to discuss best practices in open government and obstacles to implementing them. Organized by Ukrainian cabinet ministers…

In early 2017, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) published the end of term report for New Zealand’s first action plan. The report covers the full action plan implementation period of 1 July 2014 through 30 June 2016. In New Zealand,…