Open Government Partnership (OGP)

Administration and Global Partners Forge Ahead with Open Government Agenda

The launch of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) on Sept. 20 marks a new era for open government in the United States and abroad. The national action plans released by the OGP founding countries offer the potential to create more responsive governments that better serve the needs and aspirations of their peoples.

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How to Strengthen Transparency in the U.S. Open Government Plan

Sep 1, 2011 by Gavin Baker

Yesterday, OMB Watch submitted its recommendations for the Obama administration's national plan for the Open Government Partnership (OGP). The administration will unveil its plan, with new concrete commitments to increase transparency, at the international OGP meeting on Sept. 20.

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Administration Seeks Transparency Ideas

Aug 9, 2011 by Gavin Baker

The administration yesterday rolled out the awaited next phase of public consultations for its Open Government Partnership (OGP) action plan. The announcement asked for comments on three specific issues where the administration could make worthwhile gains on transparency.

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Freedom of Information is a Human Right, UN Body Says

Jul 28, 2011 by Gavin Baker

Access to government information is a human right, according to a commentary issued today by the United Nations' Human Rights Committee. The comment is the most comprehensive statement to date embracing freedom of information as integral to human rights under international law.

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New Open Government Partnership Could Drive U.S. Commitments

A new global initiative could drive additional improvements to U.S. transparency policies. Launched on July 12, the Open Government Partnership (OGP) asks participating countries to make concrete commitments to increase transparency within the next year. Initial participants, including the U.S., are scheduled to announce their commitments in September.

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