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In Germany, citizens are working together to generate more visibility and awareness for gender parity issues.
Civil society organizations in South Africa partnered with the government to create a public service accountability monitor.
Citizens in Uruguay are working together to bring more awareness and clarity to the issue of gender-based violence.
Following massive protests against gender-based violence, citizens in Argentina are working with the government to prevent violence against women.
Citizens use open government to advance Sustainable Development Goal 16 on Justice and Peace.
In Sekondi-Takoradi, citizens are empowered to report on irregular construction and apply for permits more transparently.
In Uruguay, citizens and the government develop an integrated and collaborative approach to water management.
A new platform in Ukraine amplifies citizen’s voices in the procurement process.
The new Right to Information laws empower Sri Lankans to change their daily lives and their communities.
Through a new online platform, Georgian citizens can learn about government budgets and reporting concerns.
In Colombia, citizens and the government collaborate for better transparency and accountability in the courts.
A digital platform in Buenos Aires enables vulnerable citizens to access georeferenced health information and share concerns about quality of care.
Austin is tackling historic inequity with a tool that allows citizens & government to measure the benefit of city initiatives in disadvantaged communities.
By releasing open transport data, the government in Buenos Aires helps residents plan their urban bus travel.
Local officials in rural Kenya establish a WhatsApp-based channel to directly communicate with citizens.
An innovative platform empowers citizens to crowdsource, prioritize, and vote on important policy proposals.
In Paraguay, Municipal Development Councils give citizens a greater say in projects that impact their local communities.
Amid concerns over public sector corruption in Spain, Madrid’s City Council gives citizens greater insight into how policies work.
An innovative competition aids refugees by connecting citizens, government, and private enterprise.
By overhauling the country’s complaints hotline, Panamanian officials have improved transparency, partnerships, and outcomes.
An unexpected councilman brings power to the people.
From private toilets to community policing, the twin cities of Sekondi-Takoradi benefit from an ambitious citizen engagement program.
Social accountability activists are contributing to improve community services and a more responsive government.
Creating Informed and Active Citizens
Through the “Eyes and Ears” project, citizens help monitor government projects.
A new online platform for budget information invites citizens to weigh in.
By strengthening indigenous voices in government, Costa Rica better serves its citizens.
Citizens fight to better understand their land rights and protect their community land.
To raise living standards, officials listen to what citizens really need.
How citizen councils can determine budget priorities to build paths out of poverty.
Female citizens work to empower and protect indigenous communities.
From fixing broken chairs to fighting for brighter futures, parents work together to improve schools in Mongolia.
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