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📬 OGP's February newsletter has just hit your inbox! Here's what you can find. 👇

🚀 New #OpenGovChallenge commitments
🌏 #OGPAsiaPacific Regional Meeting recap
✅ Action plans from #OGPLocal members, what's new in #OGPHorizons, upcoming events, and more!

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February 18, 2025 at 6:57 PM
🚀 Today, we’re thrilled to launch the #OpenGovChallenge Awards!

🏆 This global recognition is set to celebrate bold, innovative #opengov initiatives that are advancing transparency, civic participation, and accountability.
March 13, 2025 at 4:43 PM
⚖️ As part of the #OpenGovChallenge, Chile is opening up justice through data, citizen services, and reform.

Hear as Mauricio Silva Cancino, Supreme Court Minister of Chile, shares how courts can better serve the public.

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Open Justice for an Open State
YouTube video by Open Government Partnership
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June 4, 2025 at 5:17 PM
🌍 Congrats to the winners and honorable mentions of the 2025 #OpenGovChallenge Awards!

Celebrating bold initiatives that strengthen democracy through openness.

🎉 Thanks to everyone who submitted 160+ commitments!

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October 9, 2025 at 11:26 AM
🇬🇧 The United Kingdom won an Open Gov Challenge Award in 2025 for making government spending more transparent.

#OpenGovChallenge #OpenGov #procurement #transparency
March 4, 2026 at 9:01 AM
🌳 The citizens and government of Quintana Roo 🇲🇽 want to be leaders in the fight against climate change.

This #EarthDay, hear how they’re powering their climate action by co-creating an environmental governance plan through the #OpenGovChallenge.

#OGPLocal #OpenGov

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Co-Create an Environmental Governance Plan
YouTube video by Open Government Partnership
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April 22, 2025 at 2:04 PM
This #WorldEnvironmentDay, explore 6 bold commitments from the #OpenGovChallenge putting transparency, participation & accountability at the heart of climate action. ⬇️
June 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Read more on this story and Brazil's #OpenGovChallenge commitment. 👇

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How Brazil is Tackling Corruption by Opening Federal Infrastructure Contracts - Open Government Partnership
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April 24, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Political integrity reforms need data and partnerships.

Learn how countries like #Malawi, #Chile, and #Mexico are moving the needle with support from the #OpenGovChallenge based on the new edition of the Global Data Barometer.

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@databarometer.bsky.social
July 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Here’s a taste of what’s coming at the #OGPSummit 2025 in Vitoria-Gasteiz.

📢 Plenaries
🧠 Sessions on key themes incl. AI, justice & participation
🛠️ Breakouts & peer learning
🤝 OGP Camp, side events and networking
🏆 #OpenGovChallenge Awards

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July 30, 2025 at 3:39 PM
📣 The race is on! Applications for the #OpenGovChallenge Awards close next week.

This #OpenGovWeek, don't miss your chance to join reformers worldwide in making bold commitments to fight corruption, protect civic space, and ensure governments work for people.
May 22, 2025 at 2:24 PM
🇬🇭🇲🇦🇸🇳🇲🇼🇸🇱 This week, governments and civil society leaders are set to convene at #OGPKenya to further their #OpenGovChallenge reforms from across the region!

Here’s how members are stepping up their commitments for more open, inclusive, and accountable governance. 👇
March 25, 2025 at 4:32 AM
In this month's #FacesofOpenGov, Diana Nicte Sagastume Paiz outlines bold steps to combat gender-based violence through the #OpenGovChallenge:

🔑 Increased funding for survivors’ support
🔒 National security focus on #GBV
🌍 Empowering local governments for prevention

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Preventing Gender Based Violence in Guatemala
YouTube video by Open Government Partnership
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March 31, 2025 at 2:40 PM
🇨🇱 Chile is tackling corruption with a bold, inclusive & long-term vision.

Through its first Public Integrity Strategy, and as part of the #OpenGovChallenge, hear how transparency is being transformed into action with input from citizens and over 60 public institutions.

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Implement the National Public Integrity Strategy
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May 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
🇦🇲 Metsamor, Armenia won the Open Gov Challenge Award for its work on youth participation and inclusion by establishing innovative pathways for young people to engage in local governance.

#OpenGovChallenge #YouthEngagement #LocalGovernance #Road4EAP
May 13, 2026 at 6:02 AM
Nandi County won an Open Gov Challenge Award in 2025 for strengthening access to information and making governance more inclusive.

#OpenGovChallenge #OpenGov #AccessToInformation #Inclusion #CitizenEngagement

April 8, 2026 at 6:02 AM
🇭🇷 Zagreb, Croatia won an Open Gov Challenge Award in 2025 for expanding participatory budgeting across the city, giving residents a direct voice in how local funds are spent.

#OpenGovChallenge #OpenGov #ParticipatoryBudgeting #Transparency #CitizenEngagement #FiscalOpeness
April 1, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Quezon City in the Philippines won an Open Gov Challenge Award in 2025 for taking concrete steps to make open government part of how the city works.

#OpenGovChallenge #OpenGov #CitizenParticipation #CivicSpace
March 25, 2026 at 1:01 AM
🇨🇷 Costa Rica won an Open Gov Challenge Award in 2025 for designing a collaborative approach to restorative justice that resolves people’s problems through transparency, participation, and innovation.

#OpenGovChallenge #OpenGov #RestorativeJustice

March 18, 2026 at 1:02 PM
🇳🇬 Nigeria won an Open Gov Challenge Award in 2025 for ensuring that their digital transformation is inclusive and benefits everyone.

#OpenGovChallenge #OpenGov #DigitalInclusion #DigitalGovernance #Transparency
March 11, 2026 at 8:01 AM
🔹 160+ open gov commitments honored at the first #OpenGovChallenge Awards
🔹 Nearly 160 new endorsements of the #VitoriaGasteizDeclaration
🔹 Leadership transition to 🇧🇷 Brazil & Steph Muchai as new OGP Co-Chairs
🔹 New partnerships with @aecid.bsky.social, @undp.org , Co-Develop, and @epd.eu
October 13, 2025 at 1:23 PM
In Cali, Colombia, infrastructure is becoming more open and inclusive.

📊 Interactive dashboards
🗣️ Public feedback spaces
🤝 Inclusive procurement

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#OpenGovChallenge

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July 3, 2025 at 1:24 PM
🇬🇭 In Tarkwa-Nsuaem, years of mining have impacted the environment, damaging water, forests, and farmland. But change is underway.

Through the #OpenGovChallenge, the municipality is working with civil society and local groups to develop inclusive climate strategies.

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Co-Create Initiatives for Climate Change Mitigation and Resilience
YouTube video by Open Government Partnership
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June 5, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Join reformers worldwide to raise ambition for open government reforms!

#UkraineRecovery #DigitalGovernance #DREAMplatform #RebuildUkraine #Opengovchallenge
May 26, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Through the #OpenGovChallenge, Elgeyo Marakwet County is making it easier for more people to take part in decision-making.

Prof. Grace Cheserek breaks down how public participation is shaping budgets, building trust, and improving local government.

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Broaden Public Participation Spaces for Inclusive Decision-making
YouTube video by Open Government Partnership
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May 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM