Bringing Organized Interest Groups into Decision-Making
This note seeks to address a request from the Nordic+ group of OGP member countries to share guidance on improving governance with organized interests.
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Snow-Washing and Home-Stashing, Beneficial Ownership Transparency in Canada
The Canadian province of British Columbia faces a housing crisis. Skyrocketing housing costs and few vacancies have resulted in persistent homelessness and a growing number of people at risk of becoming homeless. The problem is unmistakably visible, but its causes…
Background: Partnership for Democracy and Accountability
With the support of the European Union, through the Partnership for Democracy and Accountability (PDA), OGP will actively support governments and civil society in 7 OGP member countries to advance inclusive co-creation and implementation of policy reforms through innovative open government approaches and peer support. This support will be focused in Colombia, Ghana, Honduras, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria and the Philippines....
Five Takeaways from the First OGP Local Assembly Meeting
OGP Local is the fastest-growing community within OGP, highlighting local governments' dedication to embracing open government practices. That is why OGP officially launched the OGP Local Assembly at the OGP Global Summit, bringing together more than 90 local heads of government and civil society leaders to showcase the thriving energy of open government initiatives at the local level.
OGP Steering Committee Tallinn Commitment
8th Global Summit of the Open Government Partnership We, the members of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Steering Committee, on the occasion of the 8th OGP Global Summit in Tallinn, Estonia, renew our commitment to the Open Government…
The Open Gov Challenge: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Open Government Challenge and why was it launched? The Open Government Challenge is a call to action for all members to raise ambition in ten areas of open government to help strengthen our democracies and improve our…
Taking Your OGP Process Online – A Quick Reference to Participation and Co-creation Standards to Keep in Mind for Online Processes
The OGP Participation and Co-Creation Standards referred to on this page are no longer applicable starting on December 31, 2021. The updated OGP Participation & Co-Creation Standards are effective January 1, 2022 and can be found on this page. The…
Global Report: Beneficial Ownership
Beneficial ownership transparency has emerged as an essential means for combating corruption, stemming illicit financial flows, and fighting tax evasion.