Who we are: Stories from the Open Gov is produced by www.reopengov.org and is dedicated to telling stories about the people who are modernizing your government. What we do: There are many intelligent people designing and implementing initiatives whose work are all too often buried behind white papers and policy documents. We give these tireless public servants and community change-makers the recognition they deserve.
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The Open Government Podcast features 10-12min interviews with voices from the Open Government, Open Data, and Civic Engagement communities. You will hear from public servants, technologists, and engaged citizens on how they are working towards creating a more accountable, transparent, and collaborative government. About the Hosts Richard Pietro considers himself as a Fanboy of Open Government & Open Data, is a founding member of www.citizenbridge.org and was the host for the Open Government ...
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How do we do government differently? Listen to conversations with leaders who break the mold — from anti-corruption advocates to social justice champions, and public servants who fight for transparency, inclusion, participation, and accountability in government. Join host Stephanie Bluma as she shares insights on what governments and civil society from different regions of the world can learn from each other — and how we can renew our societies. This podcast is a production of Open Governmen ...
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Strengthening civil society and citizen participation is of utmost importance. Anabel Cruz, Founding Director of the Communication and Development Institute (ICD), has spent three decades doing that work. In the last episode of Voices of Open Government, Anabel tells us how her experience fleeing her home country of Uruguay as a political refugee i…
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Young people have become increasingly influential in the government space, pushing campaigns and leveraging powerful tools such as social media. Ebenezar Wikina has spent his life advocating for positive change. Today Ebenezar tells us how he has managed to engage young people in civic and governmental issues that affect their everyday lives. -- Fo…
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Today we’ll take a look at Estonia, a country that is successfully building open government initiatives after being occupied by Russia for over half a century. Our guest is Taimar Peterkop, the country’s Secretary of State and he tells us how he was inspired to dedicate his life to public service after his country reclaimed its independence in 1991…
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We are experiencing unprecedented heat waves, floods and droughts in many places around the world. The Escazu Agreement aims to address the lack of environmental democracy in the region and protect environmental defenders. Today’s guest is Felipe Pino, an environmental lawyer based in Chile. He explains how his organization is working to implement …
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Gender-based violence and femicide are serious global problems, but they are especially acute in Latin America. The region is home to 14 of the 25 countries with the highest rates of femicide in the world, according to the United Nations. Yet, official government data on gender-based violence and femicide is often absent or incomplete. Today’s gues…
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Transparency about beneficial ownership prevents companies from operating in secrecy. Yet, most countries don’t require the disclosure of beneficial owners. Today’s guest is Andrej Leontiev, Managing Partner of Taylor Wessing in the Slovak Republic, and one of the main leaders of this movement. You can learn more about Andrej’s work and other initi…
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The right to access information is a critical component of open government and democracy. Citizens armed with information can participate in decision-making. And they can make governments more efficient and accountable. Aruna Roy has dedicated her entire life to ensuring citizens are empowered by public information. She is the founder of a non-part…
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Civic space is the underpinning for open government, allowing people to - among other things - speak freely and advocate for change without fear of government reprisal or violence. Yet, it is eroding globally. According to CIVICUS–a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening civil society–only 3.1 percent of the world’s population now live in countries w…
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When Russia invaded Ukraine earlier this year, the country was leading many promising open government reforms to fight corruption and give citizens a voice. Civil society reformers are meeting with government leaders to defend democratic values and plan for the country’s post-war future. Today’s guest is one of those reformers. Viktor Nestulia is t…
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In October 2021, I traveled to Skopje, North Macedonia to meet with open government reformers who had managed to escape Afghanistan just a few months earlier. Today, we speak with Erfan Erzaz, one of the activists who have now resettled in Canada. We speak about the reasons why Afghanistan’s democracy fell and look back to the country’s history to …
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Code for America was founded in 2009, since then it has grown into a national tour de force, driving massive government change and spawning other "Code For"’s all over the world.We had a chance at this year's Code for America Summit to sit down with founder Jennifer Pahlka to reflect back on the journey to get here and to look forward to what is ne…
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In our crazy messy world, we need a reality check on open governments!Who better to give us this reality check than writer, digital governance expert and long time open government advocate Alex Howard.We had a chance to sit down with Alex at this year's Code for Canada Summit where we discussed not only the current health of democracy but also brai…
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We spoke with Amanda Renteria, Code for America CEO, moments after the conclusion of the 2022 Code for America Summit and discuss what is next for the organization and how the pandemic changed how we see hope in government.Amanda Renteria’s Twitter accounttwitter.com/AmandaRenteriaCode for America’s Twitter accounttwitter.com/codeforamericaRichard …
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How can governments more effectively work with civic tech communities to deliver results? Great question, we are glad you asked.This has been a big theme at this year’s Code for America Summit. We sat down to discuss this with Jessica Cole, co-founder and CEO of U.S. Digital Response (USDR), a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that helps governme…
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ep57 - 2022 CfA Summit | Day 2 Analysis
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The Code for America Summit has given us two days of incredible sessions, keynotes and community as we explored the future of government service delivery in a post pandemic world. Join us as we sit down to unpack all that we heard, what it means and where we go next.To help us with this analysis we had three friends join us: Jessica Cole’s Twitter …
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It is day two of the Code from America Summit, and the place is a buzz with energy and ideas. Join us as we wander the summit floor and talk with people to find what the summit theme “Building a Path Forward Together” means to them and hear their highlights.We hear from:Maya Love, Data Science Fellow at CoroLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/maya-love/Maani…
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What’s happening on the ground at this year's Code for America Summit? We wanted to find out, so we wandered around with a mic and asked people two questions:What does the theme of the summit: “Building a Path Forward Together” mean to them?What has been one of the highlights of the summit?Get a window into the best parts of the summit from five pe…
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Day 1 of the Code for America Summit was jam packed. Join us as we do a breakdown of the key themes and trends and breakdown what this means for the future of civic tech.To help us with this analysis we had two friends join us: Ben Treviño the Brigade Program Director for Code for America and Mohith Rao the Brigade Captain for OpenSTL.Ben Treviño’s…
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One of the key themes for the Code for America Summit is Diversity Equity and Inclusion but what does this actually mean and how do we do it meaningfully so it's not just window dressing? To help us unpack this meaty and complex topic we enlist the help of three key and entertaining thinkers in the space here at the summit. Due to scheduling, this …
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We sit down with Octavia Abell, the founder and CEO of Govern for America at the 2022 Code for America Summit.Octavia shares the story of Govern for America and its work to build the next generation of public servants. She also tells us her reflections on this year's summit and how we can build a path forward together.Octavia Abell Twitter accountt…
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Every year the Code for America Summit is the must go to event for civic techies and open data advocates from across the continent and around the world. After the pandemic forced us all online, finally we are able to come together for a hybrid in-person and online summit being hosted May 17-18 in Washington, D.C..For this year's summit we are tryin…
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As governments around the world use more algorithms and AI to create and influence policy, how can government agencies ensure algorithmic transparency and accountability? In this episode, we’ll learn what France has done to increase algorithmic transparency using citizen input while raising awareness about the use of algorithms. Guest: Soizic Penic…
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Why is having citizen input so important to create impactful policy? And how do we effectively provide the spaces for citizens to participate? In this episode, we explore how the Basque Country in Spain has worked to involve all local institutions and citizens in the policy-making process. We also tackle what “neighborhood work” means and how it le…
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How can new and diverse perspectives help us build governments that look more like the citizens they serve? In this episode, Patrick Harvie, member of the Scottish Parliament, explains how open, participative, and deliberative approaches to decision-making help turn voices of citizens into concrete actions. Guest: Patrick Harvie, Member of the Scot…
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How does increasing transparency and public participation in procurement lead to better outcomes in health and education? In this episode, we explore how reformers in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya applied open government principles to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of recognizing the people behind the reforms in government and civi…
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In Austin, Texas, the local government has taken steps to level the playing field and include historically marginalized groups, including people experiencing homelessness, in open government and policy processes. Guest: Daniel Culotta, Acting Chief Innovation Officer of Austin, Texas and Austin Civilian Conservation Corps Program Coordinator Co-Hos…
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How are local leaders fighting the pandemic for their constituents? Reynaldo Tamayo Jr., Governor of South Cotabato, Philippines, explains how the principles of transparency, participation, inclusion and accountability guided their local efforts to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and how placing citizens at the heart of policy-making can rebuild t…
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Is care a gendered issue? Why is the business of care a shared responsibility and how can a comprehensive care system help transform our society? In Mexico, reformers are working to design a national policy on public care services. Through a pilot program, the policy will be monitored by citizens — enabling them to shape these services and reduce t…
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What can we do if citizens do not trust the justice system? How can different sectors work together to create a more transparent and accountable judicial branch? In Buenos Aires, Argentina, the Council of Magistrates launched the Open Justice and Innovation Lab. In partnership with civil society organizations, the Lab was created to foster exchange…
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How do we create safe spaces for whistleblowers? In Latvia, the government is working with civil society organizations to increase public awareness on reporting breaches, including corruption, and the protections provided under the 2018 Whistleblowing Law. In today’s episode, we explore the systems in place to safeguard the identities of government…
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How do we ensure that public funds are spent efficiently and not mismanaged? In the State of Kaduna, Nigeria, the Department of Monitoring and Evaluation in the Planning and Budget Commission and Follow Taxes are working on a citizen-led budget monitoring initiative designed to track state-funded projects. The Kaduna Citizen Feedback App, housed un…
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Voices of Open Government is a brand new podcast from the Open Government Partnership. In this podcast, we bring you conversations on how we can do government differently. From anti-corruption advocates to social justice champions and public servants, host Stephanie Bluma talks to leaders who break the mold. And together, explore ways to make gover…
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Amanda Renteria is the Chief Executive Officer at Code for America, which is a network of people making government work for the people, by the people, in the digital age.She is also the former Chief of Operations at the California Department of Justice, former Chief of Staff in the United States Senate. And a National Political Director for a large…
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ep49 - Kyle Rowe: A Public Private Partnership Case Study about Spin Mobililty
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Kyle Rowe is the former strategic advisor for the City of Seattle Department of Transportation and current global head of government at Spin.Spin is the micromobility unit coming out of the Ford Motor Company. They provide electric scooters in more than 60 markets in the U.S, very much like so many bike sharing programs. It costs $1 to unlock a sco…
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ep48 - Spicy Reading of Estonia Vision Paper on Next Gen Digital Government Architecture - PART 2
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Today's episode is Part 2 of a spicy reading of the reading of the Kristo Vaher vision paper titled “Next Generation Digital Government Architecture” – version 1.0b dated March 2020.Think of this episode as a kind of audiobook for a government policy document.For those who don’t know, Kristo Vaher is the Chief Technology Officer for the Government …
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ep47 - Spicy Reading of Estonia Vision Paper on Next Gen Digital Government Architecture - PART 1
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Today's episode is Part 1 of a spicy reading of the reading of the Kristo Vaher vision paper titled “Next Generation Digital Government Architecture” – version 1.0b dated March 2020.Think of this episode as a kind of audiobook for a government policy document. Part 2 will be published in the coming weeks.For those who don’t know, Kristo Vaher is th…
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Jessica Levesque is the Executive Director for the Crypto Currency Certification Consortium and Vice President of Education for Empowered Law.Jonathan Reichental is the CEO of Human Future, a professor at a number of universities, the former Chief Information Officer for both O’Reilly Media and the City of Palo Alto as well the author of Smart Citi…
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aimee whitcroft (lower case "a" and "w" is how she writes her name) is the Open Data lead for the Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency as well as an advisory Board member for the Open Data Charter.Derek Alton is a fellow at Newspeak House in London, England, a public servant for the Canadian government, and President for the Canadian Open Data …
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The Canadian Open Data Society (CODS) is a grassroots movement of passionate people on a mission to raise the awareness of open data in Canada and advocate for its use in all sectors. And today we we discuss its roots and future with three of its Board Members:- Reena Shaw, Data Scientist with Agile Blockchain and Steering Committee Member for the …
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ep43 - The State of Civic Tech
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Civic Tech Toronto is a diverse community of Torontonians interested in better understanding and finding solutions to civic challenges through technology, design or other means. And today I am joined by three of their organizers:- Skaidra Puodziunas, who is a public servant with the Ontario Government.- Curtis McCord, who is a PhD candidate at the …
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Amanda Renteria is the former Chief of Operations at the California Department of Justice, former Chief of Staff in the United States Senate. And a National Political Director for a large U.S. presidential campaign.And, back in May of 2020, she became the new Chief Executive Officer at Code for America, which is a network of people making governmen…
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ep41 - Kishawna Peck: Backstory on how the Toronto Womxn in Data Science Conference was created
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Kishawna Peck is the founder and Executive Director of the Womxn in Data Science Conference, an event that provides a platform to women from diverse backgrounds to showcase their career journeys and knowledge.The conference itself is a two-day event where you get a chance to hear from women in academia, industry, government, and start-ups about how…
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Today's episode is a complete and spicy reading of the International Open Data Charter. A kind of audio-policy-document for aspiring and active Open Government & Open Data practitioners.For those of you who don’t know, the International Open Data Charter is a set of values and principles used to create and release government Open Data sets. Since i…
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Manjit Basi is a coach, learning facilitator, shift disturber and co-founder of the Ottawa-based Synapcity (formerly the Citizens Academy), a community organization whose mission is to create space and inspiration for citizens to change the city they live in.And today Manjit will tell us the journey on how the Citizens Academy was created and why i…
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The Canadian Digital Service teams up with federal departments and agencies to put people’s needs at the centre of government services.And today we will go behind-the-scenes and learn the details on how Covid Alert was created.Emily Kuret (the CDS Product Manager) and Josh Ruihley (the Senior Technical Advisor) join us and share details about its d…
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Kristo Vaher is the Chief Technology Officer for the country of Estonia and a strong believer in de-centralized, non-monolithic micro service-oriented government architecture.He has been an international leader in government transformation for a number of years, and a few months ago he published his newest vision paper titled “Next Generation Digit…
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Audrey Tang is the Digital Minister for the country of Taiwan.Today is Part 2 of our interview with Audrey Tang, the Digital Minister for Taiwan. In Part 1 we discussed her journey as a civic organizer, beginning with how she dropped out of school at the age of 14 to start an IT company and concluded with her involvement with g0v.For those who didn…
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Audrey Tang is the Digital Minister for the country of Taiwan.Audrey has a very rich international work history and her influence ranges from coding, to silicon valley startups, to research, and even grassroots activism that helped to transform a government. And she was able to do all this before she was 40!To top it all off, even though she is cur…
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Raquel Bernedo Pardal and she is the Disaster Management Senior Officer for the Spanish Redcross.In Canada and the United States, the Red Cross is mostly known as an emergency services organization, but what I’ve come to learn is that in many countries the Red Cross is a much more integrated agency in the daily affairs of their communities.In the c…
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The Accountability Lab is a global network that is finding new ways to shift societal norms, solve intractable challenges and build “unlikely networks” for change.In this episode we continue our discussion from Part 1 on the international response to Covid-19 and also discuss how the Black Lives Matter movement in the West has affected (if at all) …
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