Voices of Open Government
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Voices of Open Government
How do we do government differently? Listen to conversations with leaders who break the mold — from anti-corruption advocates to social justice champions, and public servants who fight for transparency, inclusion, participation, and accountability in government. Join host Stephanie Bluma as she shar...
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Empower Civil Society, Strengthen Democracy
Strengthening civil society and citizen participation is of utmost importance. Anabel Cruz, Founding Director of the Communication and Development Ins...
On A Quest to Raise Young Voices
Young people have become increasingly influential in the government space, pushing campaigns and leveraging powerful tools such as social media.
Stand Up for Democracy: Lessons from Estonia
Today we’ll take a look at Estonia, a country that is successfully building open government initiatives after being occupied by Russia for over half...
To Protect the Environment, Protect the Defenders
We are experiencing unprecedented heat waves, floods and droughts in many places around the world. The Escazu Agreement aims to address the lack of en...
A Mission to Record and Remember Victims of Gender-Based-Violence
Gender-based violence and femicide are serious global problems, but they are especially acute in Latin America. The region is home to 14 of the 25 cou...
A Lawyer’s Journey to Unmask Anonymous Companies
Transparency about beneficial ownership prevents companies from operating in secrecy. Yet, most countries don’t require the disclosure of beneficial o...
From Civil Servant to Global Advocate
The right to access information is a critical component of open government and democracy. Citizens armed with information can participate in decision-...
From Uncovering Corruption to Facing Conviction: One Journalist's Story
Civic space is the underpinning for open government, allowing people to - among other things - speak freely and advocate for change without fear of go...
We Believe in Victory, We Plan for the Future of Ukraine
When Russia invaded Ukraine earlier this year, the country was leading many promising open government reforms to fight corruption and give citizens a...
Democracy in Afghanistan: Past, Present, and Future
In October 2021, I traveled to Skopje, North Macedonia to meet with open government reformers who had managed to escape Afghanistan just a few months...
To Build Transparent Algorithms, Focus on the Why
As governments around the world use more algorithms and AI to create and influence policy, how can government agencies ensure algorithmic transparency...
When the Whole Neighborhood Pitches In, Results are Better
Why is having citizen input so important to create impactful policy? And how do we effectively provide the spaces for citizens to participate?
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Hope is Hard Work but Necessary Work
How can new and diverse perspectives help us build governments that look more like the citizens they serve?
In this episode, Patrick Harvie, mem...
Focus on the Reform. And the Reformer!
How does increasing transparency and public participation in procurement lead to better outcomes in health and education?
In this episode, we ex...
Building the Ladder of Citizen Engagement
In Austin, Texas, the local government has taken steps to level the playing field and include historically marginalized groups, including people exper...
Building Citizen Trust in South Cotabato, Philippines
How are local leaders fighting the pandemic for their constituents?
Reynaldo Tamayo Jr., Governor of South Cotabato, Philippines, explains how t...
Closing the Gender Gap in Care Services in Mexico
Is care a gendered issue? Why is the business of care a shared responsibility and how can a comprehensive care system help transform our society?
Innovating New Solutions to Justice in Buenos Aires
What can we do if citizens do not trust the justice system? How can different sectors work together to create a more transparent and accountable judic...
Blowing the Whistle on Corruption in Latvia
How do we create safe spaces for whistleblowers?
In Latvia, the government is working with civil society organizations to increase public awaren...
When a Government’s “Eyes and Ears” Improve Public Services
How do we ensure that public funds are spent efficiently and not mismanaged? In the State of Kaduna, Nigeria, the Department of Monitoring and Evaluat...
Introducing: Voices of Open Government
Voices of Open Government is a brand new podcast from the Open Government Partnership. In this podcast, we bring you conversations on how we can do go...