Sammy Obeng

Executive Director @PNAfricawatch | @opengovpart Leadership Fellow | Ideas & Thought Leader | Parliamentary Development Specialist | RTs not endorsement

[Parliamentary Network Africa @PNAfricawatch]

Parliament Updates — Sierra Leone 🇸🇱

Stay updated with the latest news, discussions, and decisions from the Parliament of Sierra Leone.
Click to read more: https://t.co/rpTE8scnTx

Stay informed. Stay engaged.

@clerkPOSL

[Parliamentary Network Africa @PNAfricawatch]

L’Indice du Parlement Ouvert (OPI) – 2ᵉ Édition Publiée

Le Parliamentary Network Africa a le plaisir d’annoncer la publication officielle de la 2ᵉ édition de l’Indice du Parlement Ouvert (OPI), marquée par la tenue réussie d’un webinaire des parties prenantes en Côte d’Ivoire, organisé en collaboration avec le Centre de Recherche et de Formation sur le Développement Intégré.

Cette session a réuni des acteurs de la société civile afin d’examiner les principales conclusions de l’Indice, qui évalue 33 parlements africains selon trois piliers fondamentaux;la transparence, la participation citoyenne et la redevabilité publique.

La Côte d’Ivoire a enregistré un score de 54,69 %, se classant 17ème sur 33 pays, soit légèrement au-dessus de la moyenne continentale de 54,07 %. Les résultats mettent en évidence de bonnes performances en matière de transparence et de participation. Toutefois, des lacunes persistantes subsistent en matière de redevabilité, notamment en ce qui concerne la transparence des votes et l’ouverture des données financières.

À l’échelle continentale, l’Indice révèle des progrès graduels vers une plus grande ouverture parlementaire, avec des pays leaders tels que l'Afrique du Sud, le Ghana, le Kenya, la Zambie et la Sierra Leone. Néanmoins, des défis systémiques persistent, particulièrement en matière d’accès public aux registres de vote, de transparence budgétaire et de mécanismes inclusifs de participation citoyenne.

Le webinaire en Côte d’Ivoire a permis de dégager un consensus clair : malgré les progrès observés, des réformes plus profondes et soutenues restent nécessaires. Le renforcement de la collaboration entre le Parlement, la société civile et les partenaires au développement sera déterminant pour faire avancer les réformes en matière de gouvernance ouverte.

L’OPI demeure un outil essentiel pour suivre le niveau d’ouverture des parlements, renforcer les mécanismes de redevabilité et orienter des réformes fondées sur des données probantes.

🔗 Accéder au rapport complet : https://t.co/mrz8tjTlQb

@APMONAfrica
#OpenParliament #OPI2025 #parliamentarytransparency #accountability #CivicEngagement #PNAfrica #fypシ

[Parliamentary Network Africa @PNAfricawatch]

Bridging the gap between citizens and Parliament. 🤝

Parliamentary Network Africa and @nccegh have joined forces to strengthen citizen participation by expanding access to parliamentary information across communities in Ghana.

Click to read more: https://t.co/7JEiNm4YZj

#CitizenVoice #OpenParliament #CivicEngagement #Partnership

[Parliamentary Network Africa @PNAfricawatch]

@APMONAfrica Hosts Insightful Webinar on Access to Information, Transparency, and Open Data Ecosystems
We are excited to share that the first session of the African Parliamentary Monitoring Organisations Network (APMON) monthly webinar series was successfully held today!

The session focused on “Access to Information, Legislative Transparency, and Open Data Ecosystems” a critical conversation at the heart of strengthening democratic governance and accountability across Africa.

A big thank you to our facilitator Mr. Ismail Ilsouk of SimSim-Participation Citoyenne and all participants for the rich discussions, practical insights, and shared experiences. Your contributions continue to drive the vision of more open, inclusive, and responsive parliaments across the continent.

📷 Stay tuned for our next session, which will explore open parliaments within the context of the seven countries, in line with Open Government Week and the upcoming Open Government Conference in Rabat, Morocco.

#APMON #OpenParliament #AccessToInformation #LegislativeTransparency #Governance #CivicEngagementDI

[Parliamentary Network Africa @PNAfricawatch]

Open Parliament Index (OPI) 2nd Edition Launched: Côte d’Ivoire Findings Highlight Progress and Gaps in Parliamentary Openness

Parliamentary Network Africa is pleased to announce the official release of the 2nd Edition of the Open Parliament Index (OPI), marked by a successful stakeholder webinar in Côte d’Ivoire, hosted in collaboration with Centre de Recherche et de Formation sur le Développement Intégré.

The session brought together civil society actors to review key findings from the Index, which evaluates 33 African parliaments across three core pillars namely; Transparency, Citizen Participation and Public Accountability.

Côte d’Ivoire recorded a score of 54.69%, ranking 17th out of 33 countries, slightly above the continental average of 54.07%.
The results highlight a strong performance in transparency and participation.

However, persistent gaps in accountability, particularly in voting transparency and financial openness.
At the continental level, the Index reflects gradual progress in parliamentary openness, with leading performers including South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, Zambia, and Sierra Leone.

However, systemic challenges remain especially in; Public access to voting records, Budget transparency and Inclusive citizen engagement mechanisms.
The Côte d’Ivoire webinar reinforced a shared consensus that, while progress is evident, deeper and more sustained reforms are essential.
Strengthening collaboration between Parliament, civil society, and development partners will be critical to advancing open governance.

The OPI continues to serve as a vital tool to track parliamentary openness, strengthen accountability frameworks and inform evidence-based reforms

📷 Access the full report: https://t.co/mrz8tjTlQb

@APMONAfrica
#OpenParliament #OPI2025 #parliamentarytransparency #accountability #CivicEngagement #PNAfrica #fypシ゚viral

[Parliamentary Network Africa @PNAfricawatch]

Following a technical brainstorming session with key stakeholders, including PNAfrica, the Parliament of Ghana has taken an important step toward strengthening student engagement by advancing the National Student Parliament Charter.

The Charter will provide a framework for the establishment and governance of Student Parliaments, promoting civic participation, accountability, and youth leadership.
PNAfrica continues to closely support this significant initiative—an important move toward nurturing the next generation of democratic leaders.

@unescoghnatcom @parliament_gh , @FranceandGhana

#PNAfrica #YouthLeadership #StudentParliament #parliamentofghana

[Parliamentary Network Africa @PNAfricawatch]

Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned. Start today. 💡

#PNAInspires
#motivateyourself
#startyourweekright

[Parliamentary Network Africa @PNAfricawatch]

Reflecting on one year of a super-majority @parliament_gh ; exploring the balance between legislative efficiency, accountability, and inclusiveness. Key insights from the 9th Crystal Ball Series. 🇬🇭

Read more: https://t.co/M7lwjj8ZaL

#PNAfrica #CrystalBallSeries #ParliamentaryGovernance #OpenParliament #GhanaParliament

[Parliamentary Network Africa @PNAfricawatch]

1 Day to Go!

Parliamentary Network Africa, in partnership with the Citizen's Bureau of the @parliament_gh , presents the 9th Parliamentary Crystal Ball Series.

Theme: One Year of a Super-Majority Parliament: Reflections, Lessons & the Way Forward.

📅 11 March 2026
📍 D. F. Annan Hall, Parliament of Ghana
⏰ 9:00 AM

#PNAfrica #ParliamentaryCrystalBallSeries #OpenParliament #ParliamentOfGhana ⏳📅

[Sammy Obeng @SammyObeng]

Privileged to be called upon to share stage with distinguished Ghanaian minds to discuss Parliamentary Decentralisation & efforts to take @parliament_gh closer to the people. We hope our interventions will shape eventual outcomes from this Breakfast Forum by Speaker @askbagbin

[Parliamentary Network Africa @PNAfricawatch]

3.⁠ ⁠⁠Which of these activities will you be willing to support financially?

[Parliamentary Network Africa @PNAfricawatch]

2.⁠ ⁠⁠Which of these activities do you want to see more of in 2026

[Parliamentary Network Africa @PNAfricawatch]

When we move forward together, success follows naturally.

#PNAInspires
#Teamwork
#StartYourWeek

[Parliamentary Network Africa @PNAfricawatch]

True communication is hearing what isn’t said.

#PNAInspires
#Communication
#StartYourWeek

[BudgIT Ghana @BudgITgh]

Looking back is crucial to planning ahead.✍️✍️

How did 2025’s allocations perform on the ground? Did funds reach the schools, hospitals, and roads they were meant for?

The 2026 Budget builds on these lessons, but citizens deserve to know.
Are we learning from last year, or repeating the same patterns?
Share your views in the comments below!

#Budget2026
#AskQuestions
#GetInformed
#FollowTheCedi

@MoF_Ghana @ImaniAfr @afrobarometer @bftghana @NorvanReports @ozimzim @BrightAyivi @norvan986 @STARGhana @SENDGHANA @OpenBudgets @TheMFWA @PNAfricawatch @SandraOben20822 @SammyObeng @OcanseyKabutey @alexampaabeng @Channel1TVGHA @tv3_ghana @ghonetv @TrackaNG

[Parliamentary Network Africa @PNAfricawatch]

Our Executive Director, @SammyObeng , joins the @WFD_Democracy in Rabat for a two-day workshop to help strengthen the capacity of youth-based CSOs, youth wings of political parties, and staff of the Moroccan Parliament.
The engagement focuses on empowering young leaders to effectively co-implement the Moroccan Parliament’s OGP Action Plan (2025–2028), drawing on Ghana’s example and PNAfrica’s leadership in the Open Parliament Steering Committee.

Today marks the official launch of the workshop, bringing together young leaders from across Morocco to advance OGP commitments.

#PNAfrica@10 #OpenParliament #OGP #WFD #YouthEngagement #Parliament #Morocco #Ghana

[WFD Morocco @WFD_Morocco]

Inspiring global insights from Ghana 🇬🇭!

@SammyObeng walks us through Ghana’s OGP Action Plan, its Steering Committee commitments, the country’s role as OGP global co-chair, and the @PNAfricawatch experience.

#OpenGov #OGP

[Parliamentary Network Africa @PNAfricawatch]

Introducing the Open Parliament Steering Committee — a diverse team dedicated to promoting transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in Ghana’s legislative process. Together, we are driving parliamentary openness and helping to shape a more responsive and inclusive democracy.
@askbagbin @SammyObeng @ekbedzrah @alexanderaacqua @effiagh
@parliament_gh

#OpenParliament #Transparency #GPMON #parliament #PNAfrica@10

[Sammy Obeng @SammyObeng]

@ScholarshipfPhd Hi

[BudgIT Ghana @BudgITgh]

CONFIRMED!📢📢📢

This week, we spotlight a special and impactful personality; the incredible @SammyObeng🎉

A leading advocate for accountable governance and civic inclusion, his work continues to elevate public discourse and inspire a generation of active citizens.

In every sense, he reminds us that democracy thrives when voices like his lead with purpose and conviction.

Here's to voices like @SammyObeng !🥂

#VoiceOfTheWeek
#BudgITVoices
#ActiveCitizenship
#GetInvolved