Through The Power of the People: Empowering Citizen Watchdogs
Platforms in Ukraine make the public procurement process more transparent and allow citizens to monitor it.
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Netherlands Transitional Results Report 2018-2020 – For Public Comment
In 2021, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) published the Transitional Results Report for the Netherlands' third action plan (2018-2020). The report covers the level of completion and the results of the action plan. The version of the report for public…
Open Data Laws in France Increase Competition for Public Contracts
France implemented new open data clauses in government contracts, increasing competition between firms when applying for these contracts – eventually leading to better quality services for citizens.
Promoting Women in Leadership
Participation from women in leadership positions in Germany was either stalling, or even falling. A new legal act, brought into effect in 2015, introduces obligations and incentives to improve gender representation in private and public leadership positions.
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Rebuilding Trust in Justice, Together
After years of distrust, the Costa Rican courts established a collaborative process for the public to determine how the judiciary should be reformed.
Philippines Design and Implementation Report 2017-2019
The Philippines’ fourth action plan modestly increased citizens’ access to information, particularly in regard to the budget process, extractive industries, and local government spending. Despite substantial completion, open government gains were modest. Going forward, the Philippines’ can achieve stronger reforms…
Jordan Design Report 2018-2020
Jordan undertook a highly collaborative co-creation process. This process resulted in an action plan that promises to open new avenues for Jordanians to participate in their government. In particular, Jordan committed to engaging civil society and the public in national…
When Citizens Have a Voice on Public Spending
By building a website that allowed citizens to understand the government budgets and report concerns, Georgia empowered its citizens to keep the government accountable.
Indigenous Voices Find a Way to Be Heard
By building stronger ties with its Indigenous populations, and including them in policy development, Costa Rica is better able to serve all of its diverse citizens.