Not yet convinced of the transformative potential of transparency? Here are a handful of strong examples from various topics and contexts that demonstrate the positive power of openness.
Continue readingWhy the OGP needs to get serious about freedom of information laws
The Open Government Partnership and the next Argentine government need to take freedom of information laws much more seriously.
Continue readingCorporate money easily finds its way into Argentine elections
As we approach the 2015 Argentina elections, Sunlight found corporate money easily finds its way to political campaigns — even though it's prohibited on paper.
Continue reading21st century democracies without a Freedom of Information law: Argentina
Freedom of information (FOI) is increasingly treated as a fundamental human right all over the globe, but not in Argentina, a G20 country and the third largest economy in Latin America that does not yet regulate access to information.
Continue readingThe Great Rip-off: Unique campaign roots out transnational corruption
The Great Rip-off, a campaign from Global Witness, roots out transnational corruption and promotes corporate transparency.
Continue readingSunlight announces new project to foster greater transparency in Ukraine
Thanks to the Mott Foundation, Sunlight is embarking on a new project to foster greater transparency and accountability in Ukraine.
Continue readingDare to talk about your civic tech mistakes — submit your failure story
Civic tech projects don't always end up successful. Today, we’re asking you to be honest with us — and to submit your failure stories as well.
Continue readingDisclosure Today is shining a fresh light on Trinidad and Tobago’s politics
Disclosure Today (DT!), a ”social governance” project developed by a Trinidad and Tobago-based nonprofit intends to tackle some of these issues by providing citizens with information on public decisions, legal advice and a safe channel to blow the whistle.
Continue readingWatchdogs call for OGP investigation into crackdown on Hungarian civil society
As the crackdown on civil society continues in Hungary, NGOs are now calling on the Open Government Partnership to launch a thorough investigation into the matter.
Continue readingOpen data without Germany: The G7 Summit and the bumpy road to transparency
As the G7 Summit convenes, it is clear that data and openness still seem to be low priorities for Germany.
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