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

🇨🇷 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

🇳🇬 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

🇬🇧 The United Kingdom won an Open Gov Challenge Award in 2025 for making government spending more transparent.

#OpenGovChallenge #OpenGov #procurement #transparency

🔹 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

🌍 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!

opengovpartnership.org/the-open-gov-challenge/open-gov-challenge-awards/

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

🔗 bit.ly/2025OGPSummitProgram

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.

bit.ly/GDB-blog

@databarometer.bsky.social

In Cali, Colombia, infrastructure is becoming more open and inclusive.

📊 Interactive dashboards
🗣️ Public feedback spaces
🤝 Inclusive procurement

Read full story: opengovpartnership.org/cali-open-co...

#OpenGovChallenge

@ueencolombia.bsky.social

🇬🇭 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.

youtu.be/1qGgwCqeVDE
#OGPLocal

This #WorldEnvironmentDay, explore 6 bold commitments from the #OpenGovChallenge putting transparency, participation & accountability at the heart of climate action. ⬇️

⚖️ 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.

youtu.be/i2R1t2wcXAo

Join reformers worldwide to raise ambition for open government reforms!

#UkraineRecovery #DigitalGovernance #DREAMplatform #RebuildUkraine #Opengovchallenge

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.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aq7z...

#OpenGovWeek

⏳ Next week is your last chance!

Learn more about the #OpenGovChallenge, awards, eligibility, and how to apply before the May 31 deadline: bit.ly/ogc-awards

📣 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.

How Brazil is Widening Public Participation - Open Government Partnership

📖 Learn more about Brazil’s #OpenGovChallenge commitment and how the country is raising the bar for public participation:
www.opengovpartnership.org/brazil-digit...

Ready to make change in your community?

Whether you’re a local leader or civil society reformer, your commitment can spark real impact. Join the #OpenGovChallenge and turn ambition into action.

👉 bit.ly/open-gov-challenge
#OpenGovWeek

🌍 Governments, civil society, and citizens around the world are stepping up to the #OpenGovChallenge.

So far, it’s mobilized 26 countries and 36 local governments, leading to 92 commitments that advance transparency, inclusion, and accountability.

Learn how 👇

Faces of Open Government: Winnifred Mahama - Open Government Partnership Media freedom is a cornerstone of open government, ensuring citizens have access to accurate information and can hold those in power accountable. In Ghana, recent elections have highlighted the critic...

🇬🇭 Learn more about Winnifred and Ghana's push to protect #MediaFreedom through their #OpenGovChallenge commitment:

www.opengovpartnership.org/stories/face...

🇨🇴 In Colombia, the justice system felt distant and inaccessible.

The response? A shift toward accessibility, starting with plain language in court rulings. Hear how the Constitutional Court of Colombia plans to bring justice closer to citizens as part of the #OpenGovChallenge.

youtu.be/g_35fjgjQWQ

🇨🇱 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.

youtu.be/gW6v2ONXV34

🏛️ By asking communities what they need from the judiciary, Costa Rica is building a more accessible, open court model grounded in #openjustice principles.

🇨🇷 Hear as Judge Gerardo Alfaro Vargas explains how courts in Costa Rica are transforming as part of #OpenGovChallenge.

youtu.be/wrOsvi6Gs2M

How Brazil is Tackling Corruption by Opening Federal Infrastructure Contracts - Open Government Partnership

Read more on this story and Brazil's #OpenGovChallenge commitment. 👇

www.opengovpartnership.org/brazil-open-...

🌳 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

youtu.be/dAV5_aSYzHQ

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

🔗 youtu.be/2jTH7kH9zBw?...

🌍 Local governments across Africa & the Middle East are championing progress through the #OpenGovChallenge, prioritizing people and climate.

Discover how Kakamega 🇰🇪 and Tarkwa-Nsuaem 🇬🇭 are taking steps to deliver real impact!

🔗 Track their progress: bit.ly/ogc-tracker

🇬🇭🇲🇦🇸🇳🇲🇼🇸🇱 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. 👇

🚀 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.

📬 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!

🔗 mailchi.mp/opengovpartn...

#OpenGov