Africa and the Middle East

Liberia’s 2017–2019 action plan was implemented within a challenging context of political transition and economic turmoil. The majority of commitments did not result in open government reforms. However, Liberia made notable progress in citizens’ access to information and dispute resolution…

In 2020, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) published the design report for Kenya’s third action plan. The report covers the action plan development process and the design of commitments. In Kenya, the IRM researcher Linda Oduor-Noah's findings are summarized below:…

Seychelles’ successful co-creation of its first national action plan represents an admirable step towards developing a national strategy for open government. To continue this momentum, the Seychelles should aim to formalize OGP processes, broaden the co-creation process to include more…

In 2020, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) published the implementation report for Liberia's third action plan. The report covers the action plan implementation process. In Liberia, the IRM researcher Diasmer Panna Bloe's findings are summarized below: Liberia’s 2017–2019 action plan…

Kaduna State's first action plan represents an admirable step towards open government reform. Now familiar with OGP, Kaduna State should formalize the State Steering Committee to ensure sustainable and well-documented OGP processes. In turn, the Steering Committee should increase commitments'…

Sierra Leone’s third action plan continues commitments in access to justice, addressing gender-based violence, access to information, and records and archives management. The plan offers new commitments on tax, beneficial ownership transparency, and open parliament. The reorganization and reinvigoration of…

In 2020, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) published the design report for Seychelles' first action plan. The report covers the action plan development process and the design of commitments. In Seychelles, the IRM researcher Linda Oduor-Noah, findings are summarized below:…