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While there has been significant innovation in public participation worldwide in recent years—particularly with the creation of citizens’ assemblies in Europe and beyond—many of these innovations are designed as one-off or temporary projects. Current government-led participation initiatives often fail due…

Paul-Joël Kamtchang is a data journalist from Cameroon and is the Executive Secretary of ADISI-Cameroon.    On African Anti-Corruption Day, he offers insights on how open data enhances transparency and accountability in Central Africa’s governance and discusses the role of data journalism in uncovering corruption.

After 11 years I will shortly be standing down as Deputy CEO of the Open Government Partnership. I am a candidate in the UK General Election on July 4th, and hope...

In this month’s Faces of Open Government, Rueben Lifuka shares his experience as an environmental expert, anti-corruption advocate, and champion of open government in Zambia.

Public participation is critical for building diverse voices into the governance of digital technologies, ensuring that they are trusted and governed in the interests of everyone. There are a multitude of participatory approaches being used in the complex field of…

In this pivotal moment, our response will shape the future of democratic resilience and security. It's time to clean our own houses and strengthen our democracies, reinforcing the global fight against kleptocracy and corruption. The urgency of these reforms cannot be overstated. We must act now, before it is too late.

Learn how the Challenge can advance anti-corruption reforms and what members are doing to raise ambition.

Join us as we celebrate the diversity and innovation of Open Gov Week 2024 by showcasing events from Africa to the Americas, from Asia-Pacific to Europe.

The OGP Nordic+ group met in April 2024 and again during Open Gov Week to discuss how to advance fiscal transparency and enhance participation in fiscal policy. From these discussions, four key lessons emerged, each illustrated with practical examples from various countries.

Learn more about Costa Rica's Open Gov Challenge commitment on justice.