Open Government

16 February 2016

Research and Recommendations of IDFI on Engagement of the Local Governments in the OGP

Research demonstrates that OGP member countries that have elaborated action plans for the local self-governments focus on increased citizen engagement, establishment of e-platforms, involvement of adults, senior citizens, persons with disabilities in the work of the local governments, etc.

12 February 2016

First Meeting of the Permanent Parliamentary Council on Open and Transparent Governance was Held

On February 12th, 2016, first meeting of the Permanent Parliamentary Council on Open and Transparent Governance took place at the Palace of Parliament of Georgia.

6 February 2016

International Forum: Prospect of Georgia's Democratic and Economic development

On February 1 and 2, the Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI) organized an international Forum “The Prospects of Georgia's Democratic and Economic Development”.

3 February 2016

Chairperson of the Parliament Discusses Plans for Increasing the Legislative Openness

On 1st of February, the Chairperson of the Parliament of Georgia held a meeting with the accredited journalists. The Chairperson reviewed the activities necessary to be carried out for increasing openness of the legislative activities.

12 January 2016

Parliament of Georgia Established Permanent Parliamentary Council On Open and Transparent Governance

On December 30th, 2015, in accordance with the #195/3 Order of the Chairperson of the Parliament of Georgia, the Permanent Parliamentary Council on Open and Transparent Governance was established.

29 December 2015

OGP Featured Commitment of December

Open Government Partnership published December Newsletter in which Ukraine's commitment on Regulating Access to Communist-era Archives became the Featured OGP Commitment. The above-mentioned commitment aims at regulating access to the files of the Soviet period secret services and law enforcement agencies.

28 December 2015

Supporting the Parliament of Georgia in Implementation of the Open Parliament Georgia Action Plan

Objective of the project is to strengthen parliamentary openness and citizen engagement in the legislative activities of the Parliament of Georgia.

25 December 2015

Remuneration of the Members of the High Council of Justice in 2015

IDFI published analysis of remuneration of the members of the high council of justice in 2015

18 December 2015

Implementation of the Open Parliament Georgia Action Plan Has Begun

On December 18th, 2015, the Parliament of Georgia has adopted the amendments to the Rules of Procedure of the Parliament of Georgia on the third hearing which considers establishment of the Permanent Parliamentary Council on Open and Transparent Governance.

18 December 2015

OGP has the New Director

The Open Government Partnership (OGP) has announced that Sanjay Pradhan was selected to lead the Partnership starting mid 2016 and he will also lead the OGP Support Unit.