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From May 28-29, 2015 hundreds of open data experts, senior government officials, industry leaders, and civil society champions from around the world will gather in Ottawa, Canada to take stock of the evolution of the global open data movement and…

When we were appointed by the Senate as Commissioners of the Access to Information Institute in Mexico (IFAI), we identified two high profile issues that had negatively affected the Institute’s image: the acquisition of its new building and the lack…

The Partnership must strengthen the rule of law and guarantee respect of Human Rights Mexico City, December 16, 2014. The civil society organizations that are part of the Open Government Partnership in Mexico presented a proposal to the governing body of the Partnership…

The Open Government Partnership (OGP) provides an enhanced framework for dialogue and action in governance and anticorruption (GAC) in Honduras, promotes a country-led agenda, strengthens capacity for constructive engagement, and provides strategic orientation and coherence among various initiatives. It also…

In this section of the OGP newsletter, we feature open government champions both from government and civil society, and ask them about their OGP experiences. Here is what they have to say:  How does open government make a difference in…

In this section of the OGP newsletter, we feature open government champions both from government and civil society, and ask them about their OGP experiences. Here is what they have to say:  Give one example or anecdote of why open…

Want to read this blog in English? •   Lo anterior como resultado del Encuentro Regional de las Américas de la Alianza para el Gobierno Abierto (AGA), celebrado del 17 al 19 de noviembre de 2014 en San José, Costa Rica.…

¿Quieres leer este blog en español? • As one of the results of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Regional Meeting for the Americas, held from November 17 to 19, 2014 in San Jose, Costa Rica, • Representatives from Governments and…

In one week, the Americas Open Government Community will gather in San Jose, Costa Rica, to talk, learn, debate and work together during OGP’s Americas Regional Meeting. We will start out on November 17 with a civil society unconference, followed…

Open government is about enabling citizens to participate in the decisions that affect their lives, and making government more transparent, responsive and accountable.  The Open Government Partnership has emerged as a leading platform in realizing that ambition, with civil society…