|
News & Events
- The Government of Albania hosted the OGP Western Balkans Meeting 2024 in Tirana from November 14–15. Organized in partnership with ReSPA, the meeting brought together 60+ high-level representatives of government, civil society leaders, and policy-makers from across the region to exchange experiences, best practices, and progress on open government initiatives. Key topics included anti-corruption, digital technologies, civic space, and parliamentary engagement. See photos.
- On December 3, 2024, join Open Ownership, the National Democratic Institute, and the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, for a special event unveiling new resources designed to advance beneficial ownership transparency. Register here.
- Discover how schools worldwide are fostering social and emotional skills for students. Join OECD’s webinar on November 20, 2024 to learn about the latest practices and research. Register here.
- Australia is moving toward an open ownership register with proposed changes to the Corporations Act 2001. These reforms aim to increase market transparency and accountability. Support the consultation.
- Explore Colombia’s Constitutional Court, which is fostering connections with youth and ethnic communities through initiatives like “Guardians of the Constitution”, and Ecuador’s Open Government Action Plan which aims to enhance local-level transparency and citizen participation.
- Youth protests are a powerful force for change, and open governance can help transform their demands into sustainable systems. By fostering transparency and accountability, governments can create pathways for meaningful engagement. Read more
- OGP offers five key ways its multi-stakeholder approach can support the Global Digital Compact. From ensuring inclusivity to fostering collaboration, this model can help shape fairer digital governance. Explore strategies here.
Opportunities
- OGP is hiring! As a Communications Program Officer, you’ll lead storytelling efforts and content creation on open government worldwide. More info here.
- The Mainstreaming Participation Accelerator is your chance to institutionalize public participation in governance. With mentorship, resources, and peer learning, reformers can transform pilot initiatives into lasting practices. Submit your application by November 24.
- CoST, the Infrastructure Transparency Initiative is hiring a new role for an Asia Regional Manager is open, focusing on regional operations and strategic initiatives. If you have expertise in managing regional programs, consider applying.
Resources
- The OECD has released a comprehensive guide to help policymakers protect and promote civic space. Access this resource for actionable strategies to support civil society and ensure inclusive governance.
- Open Ownership has teamed up with NDI and EITI to launch resources empowering governments and stakeholders to track and improve transparency. See how these tools are transforming accountability. Explore here.
- CivicSpace.tech is helping civil society organizations harness digital tools to build a more just and peaceful world. See how tech can support your mission.
- Team Europe Democracy is offering up to €90,000 for research projects that promote democratic values. Submit your proposal by December 12 and contribute to creating more resilient communities. Details here.
|
