Empower Civil Society, Strengthen Democracy
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.
Voices of Open Government
How do we do government differently? Listen to conversations with leaders who break the mold — from mayors to anti-corruption advocates, social justice champions, and public servants who fight for accountability and transparency in government. Join host Stephanie Bluma as she shares insights on what governments and civil society from different regions of the world can learn from each other — and how we can renew our societies.
This podcast is a production of the Open Government Partnership and Hueman Group Media.
On A Quest to Raise Young Voices
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.
Stand Up for Democracy: Lessons from Estonia
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.
To Protect the Environment, Protect the Defenders
In this episode, Felipe Pino, an environmental lawyer from Chile, shares his insight environmental democracy, the need for public participation in responding to climate crises, and the significance of the Escazu Agreement.
A Mission to Record and Remember Victims of Gender-Based Violence
In this episode, Helena Suárez Val shares her journey of recording victims of gender-based violence and how data can change public perception.
A Lawyer’s Journey to Unmask Anonymous Companies
In this episode, Andrej Leontiev walks us through his experience as an anti-corruption lawyer and the movement for beneficial ownership transparency reform in Slovakia and globally.
From Civil Servant to Global Advocate
In this episode, Aruna Roy tells us how she contributed to passing the Right to Information Act in India and why her fight isn't over.
From Uncovering Corruption to Facing Conviction: One Journalist’s Story
In this episode, Khadija Ismayilova shares how her reporting on government corruption led to blackmail, intrusive surveillance, and unjust imprisonment and how we can create spaces for journalists to hold power to account without fear of retaliation.
We Believe in Victory, We Plan for the Future of Ukraine
In this episode, Viktor Nestulia talks about the democratic history of Ukraine, how the war has impacted his family and community. And importantly, about the need for open government values to lead the country’s reconstruction.
Democracy in Afghanistan: Past, Present, and Future
In this episode, we speak with Erfan Erzaz, an Afghan open gov reformer now resettled in Canada, about Afghanistan’s history to see if it can provide insight on why democracy fell. We also discuss the contributions of open gov reformers in the country and the lessons we can all learn from Afghanistan’s democratic efforts.