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Ottawa-Gatineau
Joined January 2010
Today at the opening of #IACC2024, I emphasized that corruption has fueled unprecedented threats to democracy - internally, exacerbating plummeting citizen trust in corrupt govts, and externally, enabling kleptocratic autocrats to undermine democracy across borders. ⬇️
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Global threats like climate change, populist & kleptocratic regimes, and human rights violations are exacerbated by corruption. To counter these, we must scale up ambitious reforms that forge new global norms of openness. Join me and colleagues from June 18-21 at the #IACC2024.
⚡ We're happy to announce that @SPradhanOGP, CEO of @opengovpart, will join us at the #IACC2024. You can join us too! Register here ➡️ anticorru.pt/30b
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📣 In under two weeks, governments and civil society leaders will come together to share progress, exchange insights, and learn from peers worldwide through #opengov events! Learn how you can register your #OpenGovWeek event and participate at 👉opengovweek.org
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📢 Join OGP Local in 2024! The call for expressions of interest for new members of OGP Local is still open! In 2024, we plan to accept up to 50 new local governments to join an expansive network of #opengov reformers. 👉 Learn more & apply at bit.ly/OGPLocal23
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Ambassador Laird Hindle presented his credentials to President Alar Karis this morning at Kadriorg, marking the official start to his tenure as the first resident Canadian Ambassador to Estonia. 🇨🇦 remains committed to the values we share with 🇪🇪 as allies & friends.
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📢 Launch of OECD Recommendation on the Governance of #Digital Identity JOIN US! 🗓️26 SEPT 📌 ZOOM An international standard to help countries establish domestic approaches to #digitalidentity that are: ✅user-centred ✅trusted ✅well-governed Register oe.cd/launch-digital-id
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By collecting & disclosing information on the real people who own and control companies and other corporate vehicles, governments can help strengthen anti-corruption. Explore reform guidance on Company Beneficial Ownership & more in the Open Gov Guide: bit.ly/opengov-guide-23
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Built on insights from the OGP community, the Open Gov Guide is your "how-to" guide to rise and meet the #OpenGovChallenge and empower your journey towards more inclusive and accountable governance! Explore the full publication below. ⬇️ bit.ly/opengov-guide-23
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That’s a wrap! Thank you to all 2,000+ people who joined us for this year’s OGP Global Summit and shared great ideas and experiences with #opengov reformers from all over the world. #OGPEstonia The work is far from over! We look forward to even more collaboration in the future.
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Thank you for your continued collaboration @OECDgov @DavidGoessmann in making this session a success!
An honour to represent @OECDgov in this important panel and discuss the value and benefits of holistic #OpenGov strategies!
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An honour to represent @OECDgov in this important panel and discuss the value and benefits of holistic #OpenGov strategies!
Tinantin Ninua from @OGP_IRM, @HoKatju, @delbperez, and others discuss #opengov strategies around the world - from Brazil and Argentina to Indonesia and Finland.
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A great honour to meet with so many inspiring Ukrainian democracy and open government reformers in Tallinn this evening - and to stand in solidarity with their fight for freedom.
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Humbled to have accepted this recognition tonight on behalf of the many people who played a key role in representing Canada in #OpenGov #OGPSummit. @opengovpart
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👋 Are you attending #OGPEstonia next week? Come join our session with @OpenOwnership to discuss the relationship between data privacy and public access to beneficial ownership data. 📅 5 September, 17:00-19:00 EEST Register here ➡️ anticorru.pt/2PT
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OpenGovCan/GouvOuvertCan looking forward to representing Canada next week in beautiful #Estonia learning from #opengov trailblazers and sharing our lessons learned and successes
7 days until #OGPEstonia! In Tallinn, government & civil society will share progress on #opengov initiatives related to anti-corruption, civic space, participation, climate, digital governance, open justice & democratic resilience. View the full agenda: ogpsummit.org
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Ahead of our OGP Global Summit, discover a few facts about the host country: Estonia. 🔹 Tech leader with 10 unicorns 🔹 About 99% of services are available online 🔹 Over 50% of territory covered by forests 🔹 2000+ islands avpeesti2023.ee/en/news/ever… #OGPEstonia
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The OGP Summit will take place a little more than 1,000 kilometers from the capital of Ukraine - where the threats we face globally are felt daily. On this #IndependenceDayofUkraine, let’s take a moment to explore the efforts made for an open reconstruction in Ukraine.
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🗣️ Only 30% believe their voice matters in their country's political system. Lack of political empowerment can lead to less responsive policies, non-compliance & disengagement. 🔎See the data & how governments can enhance #PoliticalEfficacy 👉 oe.cd/government-at-a-glance…
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In this episode, Jackie, Rhonda and Stephanie share their perspectives on reconciliation as #GC employees mark the final week of National Indigenous History Month. To view: ow.ly/p9om50P0Jzl #NIHM2023
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