👉 This month, join government, civil society and citizens from May 27-31 to accelerate democracy during #OpenGovWeek !

🌟 Wondering how to contribute? Submit your Open Gov Week events, access resources on the Open Gov Challenge, key messages & more at opengovweek.org

Lobbying of Ministers over WhatsApp and other Non-Corporate Communication Channels (NCCCs), should be subject to the same disclosure regime as face-to-face meetings, says PACAC Committee in its new report. 👇

We're calling for greater transparency around the lobbying that takes place over WhatsApp and other instant messaging channels.

Read our new report to find out more 👇

“None of us are immune to the challenges of diminishing trust in government.” “Open government is a practical tool to make government better.” Wise words from Asgeir Fløtre, Ministry of Digitalisation & Public Governance, Norway. He also advises us to never give up. Open Government Scotland

🌐OGP Nordic+ group peer exchange meeting

🔵Day 2 topics: participation, data reuse & next steps

Attendees hear case studies from member countries Lithuania 🇱🇹 Finland 🇫🇮 & Norway 🇳🇴

Experts will share practical tools members can use to advance their fiscal openess efforts

Fantastic session with Angela O'Hagan on participation and the budget process Open Gov Partnership Nordic+ meeting on #fiscalopeness - highlighting the important role of equality and human rights in budgeting & budget scrutiny SocialScience_GSBS Scottish Women's Budget Group Scottish Human Rights Commission #YourBudgetYourRights

This might be of interest to UK Open Gov Network -new Oflog data used to compare councils

🌐OGP Nordic+ group peer exchange meeting

Over the next few days civil society, government officials & experts will workshop, discuss & share learning on how we can improve the accessibility & usability of our public finances

🔵Day 1 topics: data, accessibility and transparency

Thanks ben worthy for bringing together lots of giants in the world of local authority scrutiny for a brilliant event about the future of openness in local government. Great to hear from Josiah Mortimer Mel Stevens Research for Action UK Open Gov Network

Timely event by UK Open Gov Network & Birkbeck Politics
on local govt transparency.

Tomorrow [25/04] @ 1 pm.

Info: bbk.ac.uk/events/remote_…

Speakers: Josiah Mortimer Byline Times; Mel Stevens Centre for Governance & Scrutiny; ben worthy Birkbeck UoL; Megan Waugh, Research for Action.

Y'alright? #ODCamp 9 in Manchester is go!
Top information on the event including accommodation, child care and bursaries.... oh and TICKETS!!!
odcamp.uk/open-data-camp…

🚨 Big TheyWorkForYou update 🚨

🎯 MPs' voting summaries now focus on 'action, not words'
🗣️ Decisions taken “on the nod” without a vote included for the first time
🆕 New policy groups including Water Quality and Voter ID

Happening tomorrow, Thurs 25th, @ 1pm

What role can transparency play as local government faces an unprecedented crisis?

Joint UK Open Gov Network & Birkbeck Politics event

#OpenGov

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How can open gov reforms ensure women and vulnerable populations can meaningfully participate in civic life online?

Check out the latest recommendations from ICNL Alliance, building off experiences shared in a recent Open Gov Partnership peer exchange.

opengovpartnership.org/stories/addres…

We look forward to welcoming Open Gov Partnership Nordic+ members next week in Edinburgh🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Scotland will host the group's next peer exchange meeting which will focus on the topic of fiscal transparency 🪙

Find out more about our fiscal transparency commitment➡️bit.ly/447mWTJ

💥NEW REPORT - today we share ‘Cities In Action: Democratising Local Governance, co-authored with SANE (solidarity against neoliberal extremism) and It's Our City #ItsOurCity shorturl.at/iDMSY # #CitiesInAction #localgov #municipalism - a wee thread 🧵1/8

🚨UK Open Gov Network & Birkbeck Politics EVENT🚨

'Future of local gov openness in England'

Thurs 25 April, 1-2 pm, online

🔴 ben worthy Birkbeck Politics
🟠 Mel Stevens Centre for Governance and Scrutiny (CfGS)
🟡 Megan Waugh Research for Action
🟢 Josiah Mortimer Byline Times

Book here👉
cis.bbk.ac.uk/apex/a01u/f?p=…

#OpenGov

Our Arts and Humanities Research Council #CreativeCommunities Northern Ireland Policy Lab visual minutes are now online 👀

The lab assembled a range of cross sector stakeholders to consider solution suggestions for enhancing pride in place & the value of civic identity through community led culture 💪🏻

Excited to welcome the 55 brand-new local jurisdictions that have joined OGP’s growing network of reformers!

Local authorities are closest to their citizens and therefore uniquely positioned to respond effectively to citizen demands through #opengov .

🚨UK Open Gov Network & Birkbeck Politics EVENT🚨

'Future of local gov openness in England'

Thurs 25 April, 1-2 pm, online

🔴 ben worthy Birkbeck Politics
🟠 Mel Stevens Centre for Governance and Scrutiny (CfGS)
🟡 Megan Waugh Research for Action
🟢 Josiah Mortimer Byline Times

Book here👉
cis.bbk.ac.uk/apex/a01u/f?p=…

#OpenGov