$1.9T flowed to #climatefinance in 2023, but stronger governance is still needed.

Gaps remain in project-level disclosure, community participation and accountability. Strengthening #opengovernance is key to ensuring climate investments deliver real impact 👉 bit.ly/4s3lqg4

TALCB workshop reviews how federal oversight, private standards and state rules fit together At a Nov. 13 workshop, the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board reviewed the layered appraisal regulatory system, from FIRREA and the Appraisal Subcommittee to the Appraisal Foundation's AQB and ASB, and walked members through Texas open-meetings and walking-quorum obligations.

The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board just unveiled the complex layers of appraisal regulation and how they impact the future of the industry.

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#TX #CitizenPortal #OpenGovernance #TexasAppraisers #AIInAppraisal #RegulatoryReform

[VOTE] Officialize Harshvardhan Parmar as code owner for the Microcks CLI · Issue #95 · microcks/community Hi all, As part of our commitment to transparent and community-driven open source governance, we would like to officially recognize Harshvardhan Parmar’s (@Harsh4902) exceptional contributions to t...

👉 Check out the official community vote here:
github.com/microcks/com...

We’re thrilled to see the Microcks community grow and thrive under an open governance model within the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) / @linuxfoundation.org 🙌

#OpenGovernance #OpenSource #Community #CloudNative

Excited to share our latest contribution to the INNOVADE project: the Interdisciplinary Knowledge Base on Digital Democracy (D2.1)! 🌐 This 322-page powerhouse explores how digital tech can strengthen democracy—think open governance, e-voting, digital activism, and defenses against misinformation & foreign interference. Download the Knowledge Base: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17079016 Read the Press Release: https://zenodo.org/records/17119944 #DigitalDemocracy #INNOVADE #OpenGovernance #HorizonEurope

Excited to share our latest contribution to the INNOVADE project: the Interdisciplinary Knowledge Base on Digital Democracy

Read the Press Release: zenodo.org/records/1711...

Download the Knowledge Base: doi.org/10.5281/zeno...

#DigitalDemocracy #INNOVADE #OpenGovernance #HorizonEurope

Central County Commission Meeting Welcomes Public Participation and Introduces County Clerk Central County Board of County Commissioners holds meeting with public attendees and new clerk introduction.

The Sedgwick County Board of Commissioners kicked off their meeting with a heartfelt welcome, emphasizing the vital role of community engagement in shaping a brighter future for all.

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#SedgwickCounty #KS #CitizenPortal #OpenGovernance #CommunityEngagement #PublicInvolvement

Council Schedules Discussion on Training Reimbursement for Next Week's Meeting Council agrees to address training reimbursement proposal in next week's meeting.

Freestone County officials are set to reconsider crucial training reimbursement plans that could transform employee development and enhance the local workforce.

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#FreestoneCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #OpenGovernance #CommunityEngagement #WorkforceDevelopment

County Commission faces scrutiny over lack of transparency in budget discussions Public voices concern over budget meeting transparency and discussion of amendments

Shelby County's budget meeting raises alarms over transparency and potential violations of public trust, igniting concerns about accountability in local governance.

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#ShelbyCounty #TN #CitizenPortal #PublicTrust #OpenGovernance #CivicAccountability #ShelbyCountyTransparency

Smart contracts don’t lie. MAGOFF’s treasury is open to all. No mystery donors. No backroom deals. #OpenGovernance #CryptoEthics #MAGOFF #Solana #Web3

💡 Trust, Not Just Code: Why Digital Public Goods Catalogues Matter for Whistleblowing Software

📑 New Spotlight by @globaleaks.bsky.social's Project Lead Giovanni Pellerano.

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#Whistleblowing #Opensource #Tech #EU #EUCatalogue #Software #OpenGovernance

Taxpayer advocates question closed-door budget workshop transparency in local government Budget workshop behind closed doors raises transparency concerns among local officials.

Cowlitz County Commissioners are under fire for holding budget workshops behind closed doors, raising alarms about transparency and taxpayer involvement in crucial financial decisions.

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#CowlitzCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #OpenGovernance #PublicParticipation

ManaTEE: Transforming Private Data Analytics First Community Release – Confidential Computing Consortium

Originally developed to address TikTok's internal needs, the project has been since donated to the @linuxfoundation.org 's Confidential Computing Consortium so that it benefits from an #opengovernance model, accelerating it's development and adoption.

confidentialcomputing.io/2025/01/15/m... 👇

A man speaks into a microphone in a modern office setting, standing near a large screen displaying a document on digital commons taxonomy.

A table holds a large sheet with blue sticky notes arranged in columns under headers like "Access & Privacy" and "Safety," detailing health data concerns. Nearby are pens, a laptop, and a coffee mug, suggesting a collaborative brainstorming session.

A whiteboard filled with colorful sticky notes in pink, green, and yellow, showcasing ideas and keywords. The board is set in an office with window blinds.

A flip chart page with "4 Principles" in bold. Arrows connect to "1 Simple Engagement Strategies," "3 Taxonomy," and "2 Health." Sticky notes with notes and questions add brainstorming context.

💡Morning output share just wrapped! Teams tackled government engagement, health, taxonomy and principles for digital commons. Exciting insights flowing — from policy to practice! Off to refine outputs for the rest of the afternoon. #DCPC25 #DigitalCommons #OpenGovernance 🧩

Board considers barring member from public meetings for misconduct Board votes on a motion to suspend member for three months due to code violations.

A fiery debate ignited in the Bronx as board members weighed a controversial motion to silence a fellow member, raising urgent questions about free speech and governance.

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#NY #CitizenPortal #OpenGovernance #FreeSpeech #NewYorkPublicMeetings #CivicAccountability

Bothell City Council adopts hybrid meeting format for public participation Bothell offers in-person and Zoom options for public comments in hybrid meeting format.

Bothell is breaking barriers with its new hybrid meeting format, ensuring every resident's voice can be heard, no matter where they are!

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#BothellKingCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #OpenGovernance #CommunityEngagement #BothellPublicParticipation #InclusiveDialogue

Tracy residents advocate for financial transparency and free EV charging station Citizens urge Tracy Council for clearer financial mechanisms and to maintain free EV charging.

Tracy residents are demanding transparency in local governance and fighting to keep free EV charging stations in their community—will their voices be heard?

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#TracySanJoaquinCounty #CA #TracyFinancialTransparency #SustainableTransportation #OpenGovernance #CitizenPortal

🎉 Warm welcome to Sébastien Degodez from AXA France as Code Owner (aka Domain Maintainer) for the Microcks .Net Testcontainers module.

This recognizes his outstanding contributions and ongoing impact on the project 👏

🗳️ Official vote: github.com/microcks/com...

#opengovernance

City Council candidate emphasizes transparency and citizen accessibility during interview Candidate advocates for open communication and responsive city administration to build trust.

Brooksville City Council is taking bold steps towards transparency, ensuring residents know exactly how their tax dollars are spent.

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#BrooksvilleHernandoCounty #FL #CitizenPortal #CommunityEngagement #BrooksvilleTransparency #OpenGovernance #PublicTrust

Corruption thrives on complexity. But with real-time public ledgers and open governance, accountability is no longer optional. #WeAreInCharge #OpenGovernance

Imagine a world where no decision is made behind closed doors. Policies are shaped transparently, and every voice matters. Open governance isn’t a dream—it’s a system that’s already being tested. #WeAreInCharge #OpenGovernance #DigitalDemocracy

Corruption thrives in the shadows. Public ledgers and community oversight now expose every dollar spent. It’s a new era of trust, built on transparency and secure tech. #WeAreInCharge #Transparency #OpenGovernance

🏛️ Our governance structure ensures accountability to the community. Pathoplexus is led by an Executive Board representing diverse regions & experience, elected by our members, with meeting minutes available publicly. #OpenGovernance #OpenScience

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