Indoor Plumbing: Safer City
Tackling the problem of sanitation in partnership with citizens, landlords, and different associations, Sekondi-Takoradi was able to move forward to a safer, cleaner metropolitan area.
Eyes and Ears to Improve Public Services
Why We Work: Steven and the Austin Homelessness Advisory Council
Third Graders Pitch In On What’s Pitched Out
When millions gathered in Gwanghwamun Square in the Republic of Korea to protest the previous administration, President Moon invited citizens back to the square to propose policies that responded to their needs. Many proposals have become policies – one of them came from third graders in Jeju.
From Commitment to Law of the Land: Beneficial Ownership Transparency in Nigeria
Shell companies are often a major enabler of corruption and financial crime. To tackle this, Nigerian reformers in government and civil society came together to establish a registry to disclose the real owners of this companies through OGP.
Jimmy’s Campaign to Help COVID-19 Response
When his community was hit by COVID-19, Jimmy used a citizen audit tool to investigate how the government was spending response and recovery resources. Learn how Colombia is empowering citizens to follow the money to ensure an open response and open recovery.
Why We Work: Jimmy, COVID, Colombia, and Citizen Watchdogs
Alessandra Fights for Her Community
In Italy, the use of EU funds has long been mismanaged. With OpenCoesione and its school program “A Scuola di OpenCoesione”, thousands of students are learning how to monitor EU funds for a more inclusive, participatory, and accountable society.