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Faces of Open Government

This month’s Faces of Open Government features: 

Bolorsaikhan Badamsambuu, former Secretary of the National Committee for Human Rights and Point-of-Contact for the Open Government Partnership in Mongolia, is working to shape a through his commitment to human rights and social justice.

Jorge Chicaiza, Director of Territorial Planning in the Provincial Government of Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Ecuador is working to involve indigenous people in decision-making as part of their OGP action plan. 

OGP Horizons

OGP Regional Events

You can now engage in the design of the América Abierta agenda!

You'll have until September 13 to shape the agenda of this regional open government and open data event, taking place in Brasilia from December 3 to 6. 
Submit your ideas on the event website!
Beyond the Hype-Cycle for AI and Open Data

By Natalia Carfi, Open Data Charter, Silvana Fumega, Global Data Barometer, and Joseph Foti, OGP

AI technology holds great promise, but without high-quality data, it risks falling short. Our latest OGP Horizons post examines why open data is crucial for building a transparent, ethical, and accountable AI future

State Capacity and Data Control in the Age of AI

By Natalia Carfi, Open Data Charter, Silvana Fumega, Global Data Barometer, and Joseph Foti, OGP

Dive into state capacity, data control, and other tough questions on whether or not governments are ready to balance power and privacy in the age of AI.

Open Gov Challenge

Malawi is taking a major step in the fight against corruption by connecting beneficial ownership data with public procurement data. 
Chile is making strides in improving access to justice by creating Regional Open Justice Units that engage local communities, increase youth participation, and use plain language to enhance transparency of the legal system.

Reforms Highlights 

In this new section based on IRM reports, we bring you each month the most ambitious “Reforms in action’ and the most impactful ‘Reforms to watch’ reforms from our members.

Finland created a public lobbying register which is part of a legal framework for monitoring and reporting lobbying activities. 

Ghana is expanding public access to government information by training information officers and enhancing records management systems that can empower journalists and the public to obtain critical information more effectively.

Ukraine is setting new standards for transparency and citizen engagement, rebuilding war-damaged infrastructure, and empowering young Ukrainians in policy-making. 

OGP Local

🌐 OGP Local

Quintana Roo shared five recommendations to connect youth with public institutions.

Hamburg is taking a proactive approach to fostering a strong data culture within its public administration.
 

🌏 Local roundup

- Banská Bystrica (Slovakia) co-created its second OGP action plan for 2024–2026, focusing on expanding the use of CoLaboratory, a platform to co-create policies such as the Housing Development Programme.

- Béni Mellal-Khénifra (Morocco) started to implement its commitment “Public Innovations Labs” by holding the first and second Collective Intelligence Laboratory in partnership with USAID and the National Democratic Institute. 

- Quito (Ecuador) and Córdoba (Argentina) are progressing with the co-creation of their second OGP action plans. Quito held six co-creation workshops, while Córdoba invited citizens to give feedback on the action plan proposal.

- The City of Zagreb (Croatia) has launched the web application eSavjetovanje, a system to digitize and improve the process of public consultation on city decisions. 

- The Dean Initiative selected six students from the University of Abuja (Nigeria) as finalists for the “Student Open Gov Fellowship,” a training on open government for young leaders. 

- Yerevan (Armenia) began implementing a project to boost citizen involvement in decision-making related to the green transition, developed under People Powered’s Climate Democracy Accelerator program.

For the full August OGP Local Roundup, visit our website.

World of Open Gov

News & Events

Read the Open Contracting Partnership's latest series, which dives into practical and ethical considerations for the role of AI in enhancing the procurement process. 

Learn how NDI’s Takafo’-81 program in Jordan is helping to dismantle barriers and empower people with disabilities to advocate for their rights and influence political decisions.

Join the Open Parliament E-Network (OPeN) for GLOW 2024 on October 21-25, 2024, where global stakeholders will discuss trends, challenges, and innovations essential for transparency and public participation in legislative processes. 

- Afrobarometer's latest report highlights the growing gap between African citizens' strong support for democracy and their dissatisfaction with how it is being delivered. 

- Check out Open Ownership’s blog post summarising the key outcomes on advocacy strategies for beneficial ownership reform, and don’t miss your chance to join their Data Standard Working Group Community meeting on September 25, 2024.

- OPeN's Global Week of Legislative Openness (GLOW), running from October 21-25, will unite parliaments, civil society, and experts to advance transparency and citizen participation. Learn more and register your activities here.

- The Access Info Impact Award celebrates individuals who have effectively utilized their right to information to drive significant advancements in human rights, environmental protection, democracy, and anti-corruption efforts across Europe. Send in your nomination, by September 28, 2024.

- The African Investigative Journalism Conference is offering fellowships for investigative journalists under 30 to attend #AIJC2024 at Wits University in Johannesburg. Apply by September 10, 2024 

- Open Ownership is seeking an experienced executive recruitment agency to assist in forming its first Advisory Board, which will play a crucial role in guiding the organization’s governance and impact. Learn more, and apply by August 30, 2024.

Resources

- Effective urban river governance is essential for cities to meet their climate goals and mitigate water-related disasters like floods and droughts. Explore SIWI's latest policy brief on the critical need for cities to prioritize the management of freshwater systems. 

- At the 2024 International Anti-Corruption Conference, OGP and Open Ownership co-hosted a pivotal roundtable on advancing beneficial ownership transparency reforms. Read the full rapporteur summary for the session here

- Follow the International Budget Partnership's latest thread for insights on how governments can enhance transparency and accountability in budgeting.

- Explore The Center for International Private Enterprise's new guide on how effective anti-corruption messaging can drive reform and public engagement.

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