The Protection and Promotion of Civic Space Strengthening Alignment with International Standards and Guidance
The Protection and Promotion of Civic Space Strengthening Alignment with International Standards and Guidance

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2022-12-16

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 9264868941

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The past decade has seen increasing international recognition of civic space as a cornerstone of functioning democracies, alongside efforts to promote and protect it. Countries that foster civic space are better placed to reap the many benefits of higher levels of citizen engagement, strengthened transparency and accountability, and empowered citizens and civil society. In the longer term, a vibrant civic space can help to improve government effectiveness and responsiveness, contribute to more citizen-centred policies, and boost social cohesion.

OECD Public Governance Reviews Civic Space Review of Romania
OECD Public Governance Reviews Civic Space Review of Romania

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2023-07-07

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 9264529497

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The Civic Space Review of Romania provides an in-depth analysis of national legal frameworks, policies, institutions, and practices relevant to civic space protection. It reviews strengths and areas for improvement, and providing guidance on a wide range of issues. The Review assesses four key dimensions of civic space: civic freedoms, media freedoms and online civic space, the enabling environment for civil society organisations, and citizen participation in policy and decision making.

Open Government for Stronger Democracies A Global Assessment
Open Government for Stronger Democracies A Global Assessment

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2023-11-15

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 926453248X

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Open government is a powerful catalyst for driving democracy, public trust, and inclusive growth. In recognition of this, the OECD Council adopted the Recommendation on Open Government in 2017. To date, it remains the first - and only - internationally recognised legal instrument on open government and has guided many countries in designing and implementing their open government agendas. This report takes stock of countries' implementation of the Recommendation, its dissemination, and its ongoing significance. It is based on an OECD survey carried out in 2020/2021 among all countries that adhered to the Recommendation and other partner countries, as well as on further data collected through a perception survey with delegates to the OECD Working Party on Open Government.

Facts not Fakes: Tackling Disinformation, Strengthening Information Integrity
Facts not Fakes: Tackling Disinformation, Strengthening Information Integrity

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2024-03-04

Total Pages: 141

ISBN-13: 926437311X

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Rising disinformation has far-reaching consequences in many policy areas ranging from public health to national security. It can cast doubt on factual evidence, jeopardise the implementation of public policies and undermine people's trust in the integrity of democratic institutions. This report explores how to respond to these challenges and reinforce democracy.

OECD Public Governance Reviews The OECD Reinforcing Democracy Initiative Monitoring Report – Assessing Progress and Charting the Way Forward
OECD Public Governance Reviews The OECD Reinforcing Democracy Initiative Monitoring Report – Assessing Progress and Charting the Way Forward

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2024-10-17

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 9264792848

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As governments grapple with environmental and digital transitions and an erosion of trust in public institutions, bold action is needed to build people’s trust and strengthen democracy. To this end, the OECD launched its Reinforcing Democracy Initiative in 2022. This report offers an overview of collective progress made in OECD countries across the five pillars of the Initiative and their respective action plans: combatting mis‐ and disinformation; enhancing participation, representation, and openness in public life, including a focus on gender equality; stronger open democracies in a globalised world; governing green; and digital democracy. In each of these areas, the report provides recent cross‐country indicators of progress (when available) and highlights best practices from countries. The report draws on OECD and other data to assess progress, including the 2024 results of the OECD Survey on the Drivers of Trust in Public Institutions. It also identifies gaps in action and points to a set of common priorities for moving forward together.

Guidelines on the Effective Delivery of Infrastructure and Associated Services for the Olympic Games
Guidelines on the Effective Delivery of Infrastructure and Associated Services for the Olympic Games

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2023-10-19

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 9264812946

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These guidelines discuss cross-cutting issues that can affect the effective procurement of infrastructure and associated services necessary to host Olympic and Paralympic Games. Designed for organising committees responsible for the overall delivery of the Games, the guidelines offer examples, good practices and practical tools to help mitigate these risks.

OECD Public Governance Reviews Open Government Review of Romania
OECD Public Governance Reviews Open Government Review of Romania

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2023-07-07

Total Pages: 291

ISBN-13: 9264392602

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The Open Government Review provides an evidence-based assessment of the country’s open government agenda against the ten provisions of the OECD Recommendation of the Council on Open Government. The review takes stock of past reform efforts and provides guidance for Romania in designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating an integrated policy agenda to improve the relationship between government and citizens and the way they interact.

Personalised Public Services for People in Vulnerable Situations in Lithuania Towards a More Integrated Approach
Personalised Public Services for People in Vulnerable Situations in Lithuania Towards a More Integrated Approach

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2023-06-23

Total Pages: 179

ISBN-13: 926432531X

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Despite strong economic performance and significant governance reforms over the past few decades, Lithuania has a higher share of its population at-risk-of poverty than other EU countries, with some people more at risk than others, particularly people with multiple and complex needs in vulnerable situations who tend to rely more on public services.

OECD Development Co-operation Peer Reviews: Poland 2023
OECD Development Co-operation Peer Reviews: Poland 2023

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2023-12-08

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 9264729291

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The OECD’s Development Assistance Committee (DAC) conducts peer reviews of individual members once every five to six years. Reviews seek to improve the quality and effectiveness of members’ development co-operation, highlighting good practices and recommending improvements.