WASHing Down Corruption: Using OGP to Deliver Water
By Paul Maassen and Lotte Geunis, OGP Support Unit

OGP joined hundreds of organizations for World Water Week in Stockholm earlier this month to discuss the many ways we can help deliver quality services when it comes to water. But how can open government initiatives help? Learn more here. 

Help shape OGP’s future! We’ll be holding online and written consultations so you can contribute to the State of Open Government report. Read more here. 

Uruguay’s National Water Plan: A plan built with the people

By Daniel Greif, National Water Director (DINAGUA)

In Uruguay, the government, civil society organizations, and engaged citizens co-created a  water plan that will regulate integrated and sustainable water management for the next 15 years. Learn how this plan - a commitment in their third OGP action plan - was created here. 

Leveraging OGP to Advance SDG 6

By Marcos Mendiburu, Social Development Specialist

It is no surprise that many countries focus on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal # 6 on clean water and sanitation but how can we make sure we reach the targets set for 2030? In this piece, we explore how governments and civil society organizations can leverage organizations like OGP to advance SDG 6. Read more here.

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Engaging Citizens in the Regulation of Water and Sanitation Services in Honduras

By Francisco Valladares, Regulating Entity for Water and Sanitation

Access to water is often limited by the capacity and resources of a government to effectively implement ways to distribute water or to carry out research to understand the context and needs of specific localities. In Honduras, the government has found a way to address some of these issues through citizen engagement. 

Open Up: Giving the Indonesian Parliament the OGP Treatment

By Debby Adelina Suryani, Open Government Indonesia

Seven years ago, OGP was launched when eight founding countries, including Indonesia, endorsed the Open Government Declaration. Earlier this month, Indonesia launched its Open Parliament initiative, an important step to strengthen open government processes. Read more about it and what this means for the country here.