Open Government Partnership

Over 100 civil society members met at the end of the OGP meeting to discuss strengthening the partnership both in-country and internationally.

At the OGP meeting in Brasilia, governments announced National Action Plans, including many concrete resource governance reforms.

Leaders at the OGP meeting, including RWI's President Karin Lissakers, describe the meaning of open government.

Revenue Watch led an OGP summit panel on practical ways to incorporate oil and mining transparency into country commitments.

As more than 1,000 members of government, civil society and the private sector gather in Brasilia, the OGP's first civil society co-chair is appointed.

Open Government Partnership

A PowerPoint document giving an overview of the multilateral Open Government Partnership and highlighting governments' opportunities related to oil, gas and mining.

Members of OGP leadership call for dialogue with the South Africa on its controversial information protection law.

Effective online presentation of open data requires the same organization and hospitality as a good bookstore.

The White House announced on Tuesday that Interior Secretary Ken Salazar will lead U.S. EITI efforts.

Speaking at the Open Government Partnership launch, RWI Director Karin Lissakers highlighted the costs of closed governments.

President Obama says the U.S. will implement the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative.

RWI demonstrates how collecting and sharing natural resource information can increase revenues and improve management.

Learn how NGOs can help to secure government commitments that promote transparency, empower citizens and fight corruption.

RWI said the international group will be a new force for accountability.