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Read how the 2021 OGP Local Accelerator Awards, supported civil society organizations and local governments in collaboration to carry out reforms and deliver public services.

Joara Marchezini is a specialist on access to information and the Public’s Representative to the Escazu Agreement. Joara, originally from Brazil, sat down with OGP to...

Joara Marchezini es especialista en acceso a la información y Representante del Público del Acuerdo de Escazú. Joara, originaria de Brasil, conversó con OGP para...

In this episode, Anabel Cruz, discusses the importance of civil society and citizen participation in our current political climate and how we can all work towards building stronger, more open communities.

The state of Adamawa in Nigeria identified the existing gaps in governance as one of the causes of insecurity. It adopted open governance principles to bring the government closer to its citizens and curb service delivery deficits. Following the example…

As you think about where your tax payers‘ money go, spare a thought whether you have a say in it. One of the ways to do so is participatory budgeting. For over thirty years now, participatory budgeting has been used…

In this episode, Ebenezar Wikina shares how he's dedicated his life to promoting positive change and working to inspire young people to become active participants in shaping their communities.

See how Diana Rodriguez Franco is working to close the gender gap in Bogota and make the local government more inclusive and participatory.

Vea cómo Diana Rodríguez Franco está trabajando para cerrar la brecha de género en Bogotá y hacer que el gobierno local sea más inclusivo y participativo.

Civil society plays an essential role in democratic societies, leading to more ambition, stronger policies, and better results. See five important insights from a Democratic Freedoms Learning Network webinar on the importance of civic space.

The process of designing the 2023 OGP Global Summit program will look different from previous OGP events, with a range of opportunities for community input.

In this episode, Taimar Peterkop shares the history of Estonia's resilience against authoritarianism and its plan to drive open government initiatives at the OGP Global Summit.