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Discover how OGP Local empowers local governments and civil society to make governments more open, inclusive, participatory and accountable to their citizens. Explore the benefits of joining OGP Local and find open government examples from cities and regions around the…

The city of Hamburg in Germany has a history when it comes to open government. One essential step was taken in 2012 when the city introduced Hamburg’s Transparency Act, a pioneering effort in Germany. Hamburg set up a Transparency portal…

During Open Gov Week in 2023, 155 students in Armenia took part in a series of trainings aimed at shaping youth as the future leaders in decision-making processes. The trainings were organized by the Prime Minister's Office with the financial…

Here's our monthly roundup of updates from the OGP Local community for May 2023. OPEN GOV WEEK HIGHLIGHTS Buenos Aires, Argentina, held the second meeting of the OGP Local Circle on Climate Action and presented the Declaration of Buenos Aires with the other signing…

“One of the most favorable outcomes of encouraging collaboration between civil society organizations and the Regional Council is improved communication,” reflected a Moroccan civil society leader at the conclusion of Béni Mellal-Khénifra region’s open government reform co-creation process. Since 2016,…

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.

Here's our monthly roundup of updates from the OGP Local community for April 2023. ACTION PLAN West Nusa Tenggara and West Sumbawa, Indonesia, presented their initial assessment of their action plan and are working collaboratively to strengthen it. Maipu, Chile held an event to launch their…

Here's our monthly roundup of updates from the OGP Local community for March 2023. ACTION PLAN Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Ecuador carried out the first meeting of the multi-stakeholder forum to co-create their second OGP action plan. Check out Nuevo Leon,…

Here's our monthly roundup of updates from the OGP Local community for February 2023. ACTION PLAN Maipu, Chile delivered its 2023-2024 action plan with commitments related to security and public safety, environment and climate actions, and civic space reinforcement. Salcedo, Dominican Republic,…