DBM PRESS RELEASE
13 November 2024
The Philippine Open Government Partnership (PH-OGP), an international movement for the promotion of transparency, accountability, and citizen empowerment, has formally opened registration for the Open Government Partnership Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting.
Happening on February 5-7, 2025, the event will bring together heads of state, government leaders, representatives from civil society, international organizations, and policymakers from across Asia and the Pacific to harness democratic practices and advance progress in making governments more open and accountable.
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary and PH-OGP Chairperson Amenah "Mina" F. Pangandaman urged delegates and participants to register and participate in the said event.
"Together, we will explore game-changing ideas and best practices, and engage in opportunities that can shape the future of governance. I urge our open government advocates and stakeholders to register now and be a part of a movement that champions openness and collaboration. I hope you join us in making this the most dynamic, fruitful, and memorable OGP Regional Summit," Secretary Mina said.
Open Government Partnership (OGP) is a multi-stakeholder initiative that includes 75 countries and 150 local governments – representing more than two billion people – and thousands of civil society organizations that advocate transparent, participatory, inclusive, and accountable governance.
The Philippines is one of the founding countries of OGP established on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in 2011.
In May this year, the Philippines was also selected as one of the newest members of the OGP global Steering Committee alongside Brazil, Estonia, Morocco, the United Kingdom, and the United States which started their three-year term this October.
Interested participants for the OGP Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting may register in the following links:
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