Curbing Corruption

By Corinna Wu

Political reform alone doesn't ensure good government. Equally important, if not more so, are institutions that let citizens act collectively.

Social Change Anytime Everywhere

By Allyson Kapin & Amy Sample Ward 1

Social Change Anytime Everywhere outlines basic principles for connecting to a target community, principles applicable to any type of movement.

Design-Led Innovation in Government

By Christian Bason 5

One of 16 special essays on how the field of social innovation has evolved and what challenges remain ahead.

Elusive Effectiveness

By Corinna Wu 1

A look at how to examine the effectiveness of community advocacy and representation.

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Transforming Multilateralism: Innovation on a Global Stage

By Jeremy M. Weinstein

The Open Government Partnership seeks to build more transparent, effective, and accountable governments that empower citizens and respond to their democratic aspirations.

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Shattering Decades of Diplomatic Protocol

By Maria Otero & Caroline Mauldin

The US Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights explains why OGP breaks the mold of international engagement.

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Innovating Modern Democracy, in Brazil and Globally

By Jorge Hage

The OGP partnership with Brazil represents a global challenge for government and civil society stakeholders to advance the concept of 21st-century democracy.

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Advocacy from the Inside: The Role of Civil Society

By Warren Krafchik

What does it mean for civil society to have a seat—and an equal voice—at OGP’s table?

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The UK’s Transparency Agenda

By Jane Dudman

Francis Maude, the UK minister responsible for public transparency, and Simon Burall, a British civil society leader, discuss the potential impacts of OGP in the UK.