Gustavo Perez Ara

IRM Research Manager, Americas & Africa @opengovpart - personal account, views are my own

[Emiliana Duarte @emiduarte]

En el Campo de Golf de Caraballeda hay unas 100 carpas con al menos 300 damnificados en condiciones insalubres alarmantes: excremento en el piso, sin acceso a agua potable, expuestos a la lluvia y rodeados de basura. Al lado hay un campamento militar.

[Open Government Partnership @opengovpart]

🌐 Líderes e innovadores de toda la región se reunieron en el Día del Parlamento Abierto durante #AméricaAbierta para reimaginar la gobernanza con soluciones como la inteligencia artificial en la legislación y la participación ciudadana innovadora!

[Fareed Zakaria @FareedZakaria]

The US & others say Venezuela’s authoritarian president, Nicolás Maduro, lost the country’s election. But he was announced as the winner, and a dangerous moment has followed.

On today’s GPS I spoke w/ leading opposition figure @MariaCorinaYA about the vote & what happens next:

[Gustavo Perez Ara @Gperezara]

🇸🇨Excited to have supported Seychelles' #opengov co-creation! Key emerging areas included education, fisheries transparency, inclusion of marginalized groups and cybersecurity. 🌊 Hard work and island vibes were key to ease negotiations between government and civil society.🤝

[Open Government Partnership @opengovpart]

This week, OGP and @OGP_IRM visited reformers in Seychelles 🇸🇨 - both in government and civil society - to support their co-creation process and build more ambitious reforms that reflect the needs of citizens.

[Gustavo Perez Ara @Gperezara]

Special thanks to @MzalendoWatch @pthigo and all Kenyan MSF participants!

[Gustavo Perez Ara @Gperezara]

Overheard: '@opengovpart is the only org where workshops are actually for working hard' 😎 Nothing like a dose of Kenyan tea and stimulating convos with Kenya's open gov champs to power through policy reforms! 💪🏽 Asante for bearing with us through the technical sessions @OGP_IRM

[Open Government Partnership @opengovpart]

This week, Kenya held a co-creation retreat to finalize their 5th OGP Action Plan. With guidance from OGP & @OGP_IRM, stakeholders from gov'ts & civil society led the co-creation of new commitments around climate change, fiscal transparency, digital governance & anti-corruption.

[Open Government Partnership @opengovpart]

This week, Kenya held a co-creation retreat to finalize their 5th OGP Action Plan. With guidance from OGP & @OGP_IRM, stakeholders from gov'ts & civil society led the co-creation of new commitments around climate change, fiscal transparency, digital governance & anti-corruption.

[OGP Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) @OGP_IRM]

Which national OGP member has made the most commitments in relation to #RightToInformation

🔍HINT: Following implementation, 4️⃣ of their commitments have had strong early results which overall have strengthened access to information in law and in practice.

#AccessToInfoDay

[OGP Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) @OGP_IRM]

The second day of #OGPEstonia begins with a plenary discussion about how to protect environmental defenders and engage with citizens to strengthen environmental democracy.

[Gustavo Perez Ara @Gperezara]

Sorry @israragon I misspelled your twitter handle!

[Gustavo Perez Ara @Gperezara]

📢IRM Report on Local Reforms is out!🌟It is a treasure trove of insights on local open government reforms on issues like inclusion, green transitions, and fiscal openness. 🏛️🌿 Huge shoutout to Sarah Jacobs @andymcdevitt_1 @raviopatra @israragonO👏📊 #OGPEstonia #OGPLocal

[OGP Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) @OGP_IRM]

The IRM Report on Local Action Plans: 2021-2022 is out!

We looked at 72 commitments implemented by 29 local governments from around the world.

Check out the local reforms and innovations 🔗https://t.co/TrtgE8MSsj

#OGPEstonia

[OGP Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) @OGP_IRM]

The IRM Report on Local Action Plans: 2021-2022 is out!

We looked at 72 commitments implemented by 29 local governments from around the world.

Check out the local reforms and innovations 🔗https://t.co/TrtgE8MSsj

#OGPEstonia

[Gustavo Perez Ara @Gperezara]

Ce fut un plaisir d'apprendre des réformateurs les plus inspirants de l'Afrique francophone en matière de gouvernement ouvert. Merci à Abidjan pour son accueil chaleureux (et pluvieux!).

[OGP Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) @OGP_IRM]

The IRM participated in today's #PAGOF discussion about the current situation & outlooks on #opengov in francophone Africa🌍

Our @Gperezara explained how African @opengovpart members use OGP to advance the co-creation of public policies & institutionalize citizen participation.

[Mia Katan @mia_katan]

It was a pleasure to have a vibrant discussion with @ResearchPLUSAfr on @OGP_IRM's work assessing open government reforms last week. Asante sana!

[OGP Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) @OGP_IRM]

Last week, we were in Kenya🇰🇪 with @MzalendoWatch to support civil society & #opengov champions to advance their @opengovpart co-creation process.

They talked about inclusively designing strategic & ambitious commitments for Kenya’s next #opengov action plan. @parchedoasis

[OGP Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) @OGP_IRM]

Transparent budgeting helps foster trust in society that public money is used well. @GabsynGreat @BudgITng explains how citizens will benefit from the #opengov commitment on transparent budgeting in Nigeria’s 2019-2022 action plan.

#OpenGovWeek

[OGP Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) @OGP_IRM]

It’s #OpenGovWeek!

Over the next few days, keep an eye out for some highlights from @OGP_IRM:

🙌Successful #opengov stories from our early batch of Results Reports
🗣️Video interviews with inspiring reformers from government and civil society

Don’t forget to retweet!

[Gustavo Perez Ara @Gperezara]

Gobierno Abierto es arduo trabajo y en Chile lo saben. El informe de resultados @OGP_IRM ofrece hallazgos interesantes sobre el último plan de Chile. Gracias @pallares_ulises por el apoyo
@GobAbiertoCL @RedChileGA @Integridad_gob @redagachile @PeterSharpV @opengovpart

[OGP Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) @OGP_IRM]

En un contexto de retos por elecciones generales, un proceso constituyente y la COVID-19, Chile🇨🇱 implementó 6⃣/🔟 compromisos del 5to plan de acción publicando información sobre justicia, compras públicas y ciencia y tecnología.

Ver los resultados aquí: https://t.co/TT3YtUYEuI

[OGP Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) @OGP_IRM]

Canada🇨🇦 says it’ll implement a public & searchable #beneficialownership registry in its latest @opengovpart action plan.

We suggest consulting @OpenOwnership Principles to ensure effective disclosure & joining the Beneficial Ownership Leadership Group:
https://t.co/WNEIDw5l06

[Alonso Cerdan @alonso_cerdan]

Muchas felicidades a la República Dominicana 🇩🇴 por el lanzamiento de su nuevo plan de acción nacional de #GobiernoAbierto, el primero de la gestión del Presidente @luisabinader. Fue un honor representar a @opengovpart en este evento.