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Renewing Democracy - A Talk on A Decade of OGP by Sanjay Pradhan
What has OGP achieved over its first decade? What is our global narrative heading into OGP’s Global Summit next month? Watch OGP CEO Sanjay Pradhan’s talk summarizing key accomplishments and challenges from the first decade of OGP and our emerging vision for the next decade. You can also read the full transcript here.

How do we do government differently? In our new OGP podcast – Voices of Open Government – 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.

Our first two episodes are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

OGP Academy

The OGP Academy is drawing to a close. Don’t miss tomorrow’s closing plenary at 10:00 AM EST with Global Data Barometer and Transparency International on approaching political integrity through public data.

Miss an event earlier in the week? Find recordings in English, Spanish, French, and Korean here.

OGP Vital Signs -
10 Years of Data in Review (Executive Summary)

As we reflect on the first ten years of OGP and plan ahead for the next decade, we have an opportunity to look back and assess where the action plan process is working well, where it needs improvement, and what this means for future OGP strategy.

Explore the executive summary of the paper here. The full report will be launched at the OGP Global Summit in December.

OGP Global Summit

Registration for the 2021 OGP Global Summit hosted by the Republic of Korea is open. Participate in sessions, connect with peers around the world, and get the latest updates to make the most of the Summit. Join us online December 15-17.

Review the Guide to Partner Sessions and submit information about Partner Sessions by November 19.

OpenStories

Open government is about reformers like you working each day to create a more transparent, inclusive, participatory, and accountable world. We want to hear how your government or organization is improving citizens’ lives and strengthening democracy.

Implementing the Paris Climate Agreement Through Transparency, Participation, and Accountability

By Jesse Worker and Delfina Grinspan, WRI and Adna Karamehic-Oates, OGP

As leaders from around the world met at COP26 earlier this month, we shared a brief on open government approaches for climate change mitigation, adaptation, and finance as outlined in the Paris Agreement.

OGP Policy Area Fact Sheets

Our new set of OGP policy area fact sheets are out now. Find key takeaways, OGP commitment progress, notable commitments, IRM quick stats and more.

💼 Beneficial Ownership

📣 Civic Space

📱 Digital Governance

♻️ Environment & Climate

🌍 Extractive Industries

💰 Fiscal Openness

🌈 Gender & Inclusion

⚖️ Justice

✍🏼 Open Contracting

👩🏼‍💼 Open Parliaments

📄 Right to information

Arts and Culture: The Next Open Government Frontier

By Mauricio Delfin

Local governments are in a key position to develop pertinent and purpose-led open data agendas that can benefit local arts and cultural sectors. Learn how OGP members can contribute to democratizing cultural governance here.

One Month to Make 2021 Democracy and Open Government Summits Count

By Joe Powell, OGP

With one month to go until the Summit for Democracy and OGP Global Summit, where should energy and attention be focused to ensure these summits deliver results? Find recommendations discussed during our recent community briefing about concrete steps for maximizing the summits.

What We Heard from the OGP Standards Consultation

By Alonso Cerdan, OGP

After asking the open government community for input on the OGP Participation & Co-creation Standards to simplify, clarify, and streamline them, we are excited to share what we heard. Learn more here.

IRM Week Highlights

Thanks to all who joined us during IRM Week last month! During the week, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) spotlighted the latest findings on OGP member performance, new trends on priority themes in OGP, promising commitments from member countries, and foreseen challenges and opportunities to implement them. Explore content from the week below:

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World of #OpenGov

- On November 23, join Integrity Action to explore the latest findings on how and why citizen complaints get resolved, with examples from Kenya, South Sudan and more

- The Infrastructure Transparency Initiative (CoST) has opened applications for a Trustee position on the CoST Board representing international civil society. The deadline for applications is December 1.

- Learn about OGP and NDI’s partnership to leverage transparency as a means to build democratic resilience here.