Join us for Open Gov Week on May 27-31, 2024!
WHAT: For the 6th Open Gov Week (OGW), join hundreds of reformers around the world - in government and civil society - who are working to make their communities stronger, more open, participatory, inclusive, and accountable through the Open Gov Challenge.
WHEN: May 27 - 31, 2024
WHERE: Online, in-person, and hybrid events in OGP countries and local jurisdictions - or anywhere open government leaders are striving to make a difference.
WHO: Open government activists, civil servants, the private sector - everyone!
HOW: Meet the moment and ensure lasting impact. Raise the ambition of open government. Rise to the challenge and transform our communities.
KEY MESSAGES
Meet the moment. Raise ambition. Rise to the challenge. Welcome to Open Gov Week 2024!
As the world faces a host of crises, join hundreds of reformers around the world - in government and civil society - who are working to make their communities stronger, more open, participatory, inclusive, and accountable.
We have a challenge before us. A challenge for the open government community to rise up, raise the ambition of open government initiatives, ensure lasting impact, and collectively meet the moment. That’s why OGP launched the Open Gov Challenge.
During Open Gov Week in May 2024, reformers will come together in public debates, assemblies, hackathons, webinars, sharing stories and good practices to accelerate solutions to their most pressing problems and advance democracy by:
- Protecting the right to information
- Fighting corruption
- Guarding civic space
- Combating climate change
- Improving digital governance
- Opening up budgets
- Including all voices
- Expanding access to justice
- Ensuring media freedom
- Enhancing public participation
THE OPEN GOV CHALLENGE
The OGP Steering Committee and Support Unit are calling on the OGP community to channel their ideas and energy into lasting policy change to tackle current and future challenges.
Over the next five years, all members of the Partnership should aim to raise the ambition of reforms in these key areas and demonstrate relevant progress in as many of the areas of the Challenge through their OGP action plans or beyond. We must act together to make a difference, because only when governments, public officials, and civil society work together, we see more ambitious and impactful reforms that transform our communities.
It’s through these global challenges that we see the power and potential of democracy and open government.
It’s our time to meet the moment. Join the Open Gov Challenge!
Explore these resources to help you rise to the Challenge:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Open Gov Week?
Open Gov Week is a global call to action to transform the way governments serve their citizens. For one week in May, open government champions, leaders and thinkers from around the world host or attend events to share ideas, discuss solutions, and commit to new levels of citizen participation in government.
Where is Open Gov Week taking place?
All around the world. In the past six years, over 70 countries have hosted events, from Canada to South Africa, from Spain to the Philippines.
When is Open Gov Week happening?
OGW is taking place from May 27-31, 2024.
Who can participate in Open Gov Week?
Open Gov Week is for all who believe that citizens should play a role in how the government makes decisions. From government officials to civil society organizations, to companies to everyday citizens.
Do I need to register to attend Open Gov Week?
There is no registration for Open Gov Week in general, but individual events may require some sort of registration.
Can I host an event during Open Gov Week?
Of course! If you want to advance open government in your community, city, or country, please consider organizing events and activities as part of this week of action.
Go to www.opengovweek.org/submit-an-event and fill out the form to submit your event. Provide as much detail as possible about the activity and share with local partners and others to secure a broad audience. You can also share on social media using #OpenGovWeek and a graphic template to promote your event.
What kind of events can I host?
Whatever kind of event you want. This event could include activities such as webinars, hackathons, public debates, and other events to get citizens, governments, and civil society organizations involved in open government efforts.
This year, we are calling on the open gov community to focus their OGW events on the areas indicated by the Open Gov Challenge:
- Protecting the right to information
- Fighting corruption
- Guarding civic space
- Combating climate change
- Improving digital governance
- Opening up budgets
- Including all voices
- Expanding access to justice
- Ensuring media freedom
- Enhancing public participation
I want to participate in an event during Open Gov Week. Where do I start?
Go to www.opengovweek.org/map to find events on open government taking place close to you, or online. Share an event you find interesting on social media to invite more people using #OpenGovWeek.
Are there any resources available to promote my event?
If you want to promote your event on social media, the press, or create materials for your event, you can access a few graphic templates.
ATTEND AN EVENT
Look for an online event! Go to www.opengovweek.org/map to find events taking place in your country or jurisdiction, and share an event you find interesting on social media to invite more people.
HOST AN EVENT
If you want to advance open government in your community, city, or country, consider organizing online events and activities as part of this week of action.
Your event could include activities such as webinars, online hackathons, public debates or online consultations, publishing reports, and other activities to get citizens, governments, and civil society organizations involved in open government efforts.
To submit an event, go to www.opengovweek.org/submit-an-event and fill out the form. Provide as much detail as possible about the activity you’re planning to organize and share with local partners and others to secure a broad audience. You can also share on social media using #OpenGovWeek and the graphic templates to promote your event.
When planning your OGW activities, consider:
- Using publicly accessible online platforms to include more groups in your community
- Inviting underrepresented groups including women’s organizations, youth networks, or historically excluded communities to participate in a discussion
- Ensuring events are gender balanced, and that all are giving meaningful opportunities to speak
- Inviting a multitude of sectors (government, civil society, the private sector, academia) to have rich conversations
- Including government institutions from different branches of government
- Partnering with other organizations or government institutions to bring more participants
Want to organize an event but don’t know where to start? Check out some examples of what other countries are doing this year.
Join the conversation!
Join the thousands of people around the world participating in Open Gov Week through several social media platforms.
HASHTAG: #OpenGovWeek
LINKED HASHTAGS: #OpenGov, #OpenGovChallenge
WEBSITE: opengovweek.org
We have included suggested social media posts below for X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram as well as social media graphics to promote Open Gov Week or graphic templates to promote your event.
SUGGESTED X POSTS
#OpenGovWeek is from May 27 to 31! Let's rise to the challenge and transform our communities together. Join reformers worldwide in finding solutions for a more open, inclusive, and accountable society at opengovweek.org #OpenGovChallenge
This #OpenGovWeek we want to meet the moment and rise to the #OpenGovChallenge. Join our event on XX . Let's raise ambition and shape the future at opengovweek.org #OpenGovChallenge
Calling all reformers! Let’s take the #OpenGovChallenge further during #OpenGovWeek! Join our event on May XX. Together, we can fight corruption, protect civic space, ensure media freedom, and more. opengovweek.org
It's time to act! Join #OpenGovWeek 2024 and contribute to lasting policy change. Together, let's combat climate change, expand access to justice, and enhance public participation. Every voice matters. Visit opengovweek.org for more.
What's your idea for lasting impact? #OpenGovWeek 2024 invites you to share and collaborate on solutions. Together, we can make a difference. Visit opengovweek.org to learn more!
As we face global challenges, let's work together for a better future. Join us in raising ambition and advancing democracy during #OpenGovWeek 2024. Learn how we can all create meaningful change at opengovweek.org
SUGGESTED FACEBOOK, LINKEDIN, AND INSTAGRAM POSTS
Join me in igniting change at #OpenGovWeek 2024 with @OpenGovernmentPartnership from May 27 to May 31. Let's empower change and elevate the ambition of open government initiatives. opengovweek.org
Let’s make a difference together. Join thousands worldwide in strengthening #opengov and rising to the Open Gov Challenge. From May 27 to May 31, be a part of #OpenGovWeek and help to build more transparent, accountable, and inclusive governments. Find out more at opengovweek.org
This year, Open Gov Week offers us a chance to unite and transform governance by rising to the #OpenGovChallenge. opengovweek.org