Ouellé, Côte d’Ivoire

Across WhatsApp chats and Zoom screens, from Dakar to Rabat, a quiet movement is threading its way through Francophone Africa. It’s not loud, but it’s determined: a growing network of civil society actors working to reshape how governance is done openly, inclusively, and aligned with local realities.

À première vue, ce ne sont que des groupes WhatsApp, des échanges Zoom et des Google Docs qui circulent de Dakar à Rabat, de Douala à Ouagadougou. En réalité, c’est tout un continent qui s’éveille à l’idée d’un gouvernement plus…

From May 19–23, more than 40 countries participated in Open Gov Week 2025, a powerful, global moment to recommit to transparency, accountability, and participation.

In these trying times for civil society, our unity is strength. Here are six strategies to push forward during this difficult time.

The 2025 Open Government Partnership (OGP) Global Summit in Spain will feature a dynamic agenda with more than 50 sessions, including breakouts, plenaries, and high-level roundtables, as well as a rich set of side events and networking opportunities. Together, these…

La Cumbre contará con una agenda dinámica que incluirá en su programa más de 50 sesiones entre sesiones técnico-temáticas, sesiones plenarias, sesiones alto nivel en formato de mesa redonda y una amplia variedad de eventos paralelos y oportunidades de creación…

Here's our monthly roundup of updates from the OGP Local community for May 2025. Check out previous roundups! New Action Plans This month, three members delivered their first and second action plans:  Fuvahmulah's (Maldives) first action plan seeks to create…