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Demonstrating Participatory Values at the Brasilia Meeting
The following blog entry was written by Dr. Carolyn J. Lukensmeyer, an innovator in deliberative democracy, public administration, and organizational development. She is Founder and President of Global Voices and AmericaSpeaks, a nonprofit organization that works to engage citizens in public decisions that…
What to Watch for in Brasilia 2012
Sadly, I won't be able to join the hundreds of friends and colleagues attending the Open Government Partnership's high-level meeting later this month in Brasilia. My wife and I are expecting our second daughter on or around April 22nd, so…
The Open Government Partnership – From 8 to 54 Countries
We are building here mechanisms to strengthen democracy, new ways to engage with civil society and new partnerships to address old challenges of governance. Jorge Hage is Minister of State, Head of the Comptroller General's Office of Brazil. On behalf of Brazil,…
The Era of Open
María Otero is the U.S. Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights. On behalf of the United States, she serves as the founding co-chair of the Open Government Partnership. What was once the beginning of a…
The Power Of Open
"The Power of Open" was one of several OGP launch events held at Google's New York Offices on September 20, 2011. The event kicked off with remarks from U.S. Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs Maria Otero, General Comptroller Office;…
OGP Civil Society on the driver seat
It is difficult to find a unique and 140-character-long definition of what open government means. In the end, it is all about transparency and civic participation with the final objective of creating more effective and accountable institutions. People are understanding…
Coverage for Diálogo Regional (Mexico City)
The event was organized by the Mexican Secretaría de la Función Pública de México (SFP) and the Federal Institute for Access to Public Information (IFAI) in conjunction with OGP and the Organization of American States (OAS). Among participants were delegates…
News from Romania – CSOs participating on the draft of action plans
Soros Foundation Romania has been involved in the drafting of the action plan for Romania since December 2011, organizing the first meeting on the subject. An informal coalition of NGOs active in the fields of transparency, good governance and free…
Consultation process update from Korea
A few weeks ago we heard that Dr. Ko Woong-Joe, from Ministry of Public Security and Administration, will serve as the governmental lead for Korea and that several divisions within the government are working to produce sections of the country action…