Help shape OGP’s future
We are excited to invite the open government community and general public to the consultations on strategic policy areas for the first-ever “State of Open Government Report.” This flagship report will synthesize OGP’s data and findings to (1) provide thought leadership to the partnership, (2) provide state-of-play analysis on frontier areas of open government, and (3) provide comparative snapshots on all OGP countries.
About the report
The report aims to raise OGP’s visibility, provide thought leadership on global trends and specific policies, and to improve incentives for individual countries.
The report will cover three areas:
- OGP in the context of global trends
- Frontier themes in open government
- Country-by-country reporting
The State of Open Government [“DiscussionDraft”] lays out the current (September 2018) concepts for the overall report as well as concepts for each of the above three parts of the report. Each of the three sections contains key information, major sources of information, and a mock-up of what the section might look like. Annex A explains how major themes or policy areas will be represented in the report (across each of the three parts of the document) and Annex B explains the data model that will be used for cross-country analysis.
The core of the publication (including both digital and print assets) is scheduled for publication in 2019. Future “modules” covering new policy areas will be rolled out across the remainder of the year. There is a current commitmentOGP commitments are promises for reform co-created by governments and civil society and submitted as part of an action plan. Commitments typically include a description of the problem, concrete action... to carry out two of these reports by the end of 2020.
Participate! We need your brilliant minds
These thematic public consultations provide an opportunity to share your perspective and your stories. We want to have a report that is the best of what is known by the OGP community and helps shape strategy at the local, national and international levels. To do this, we need you to help us make a few decisions about an open government approach to a number of policy areas.
The first round of conversations will take place September 19, 20, 24 and 25. Below is a schedule of topics to be discussed during the consultations along with dial-in details. These consultations are your chance to be heard about priority policy areas within OGP.
| Time US EDT / GMT | Wednesday Sep 19 |
| 9:00a – 10:00a / 1:00p – 2:00p | Civic space: Freedom of assemblyPeaceful assembly — a fundamental human right — is essential to healthy and effective democratic institutions. Technical specifications: Protection of the individual right to peacefully assemble, ... |
| 10:00a – 11:00a / 2:00p – 3:00p | Civic space: Freedom of associationFreedom of association — the right to join a formal or informal group to take collective action — is a universal right and can be used as a mechanism for public accountability. Technical specifica... |
| 11:00a – 12:00p / 3:00p – 4:00p | Civic space: Defending activists and journalists |
| Time US EDT / GMT | Thursday Sep 20 |
| 9:00a – 10:00a / 1:00p – 2:00p | Anti-corruption: Beneficial ownershipDisclosing beneficial owners — those who ultimately control or profit from a business — is essential for combating corruption, stemming illicit financial flows, and fighting tax evasion. Technical... |
| 10:00a – 11:00a / 2:00p – 3:00p | Anti-corruption: Open contracts |
| 11:00a – 12:00p / 3:00p – 4:00p | Open policy-making: LobbyingLobbying transparency allows the public to ensure that there is diversity of participation and contribution to public decision-making. Technical specifications: Policies and actions affecting lobbying... and open regulations |
| Time US EDT / GMT | Monday Sep 24 |
| 10:00a – 11:00a / 2:00p – 3:00p | Fiscal openness: Budgets, revenue, spending |
| 11:00a – 12:00p / 3:00p – 4:00p | Open justiceAn open, independent, and impartial justice system serves as a foundation for better access to justice by fulfilling all people’s civil liberties and allowing individuals to more effectively protect... |
| 12:00p – 1:00p / 4:00 – 5:00p | Public services: EducationAccountability within the public education system is key to improving outcomes and attainment, and accountability is nearly impossible without transparent policies and opportunities for participation ... |
| Time US EDT / GMT | Tuesday Sep 25 |
| 9:00a – 10:00a / 1:00p – 2:00p | Public services: Water and sanitationOGP participating governments are in a unique position to address many of the root causes of water issues, including corruption and poor quality, as well as lack of prioritization, access, equity, and... |
| 10:00a – 11:00a / 2:00p – 3:00p | Public services: Health |
| 11:00a – 12:00p / 3:00p – 4:00p | Access to information |
| Bluejeans conference dial-in | |
| Join online | https://bluejeans.com/455249678 |
| Join by phone | https://www.bluejeans.com/numbers |
| Use Meeting ID | 455 249 678 |
Please refer to here [“State of Open Gov – Thematic Strawmen”] for guiding questions and propositions for each session and see the FAQ document here. If you have any additional questions please contact us at research@opengovpartnership.org.
I can’t make it but I want to participate
If you cannot make the consultations, we welcome your inputs at the same address and are looking to have public discussions on each of the sections in writing in the coming weeks. We hope you will take this opportunity to help shape the thinking of the partnership on these policy areas. We look forward the conversations!
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