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Entirely new space for diverse range of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to collaborate – environmental, governance, community and voluntary, social justice, overseas development, local government, open data. Civil society membership is open to all comers – both organisations and individuals. Cross-sectoral learning/networking opportunities beyond the usual suspects.
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Pertinent time for OG reform agenda nationally & internationally. Opportunity to connect change agents & reformers from unexpected quarters. Strong platform to join forces with policy makers to deliver reforms. OGP has strong international endorsement providing domestic leverage. OGP is a long term initiative - time for development and growth. Some OGP government commitments internationally show strong ambition.
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Lack of awareness about OGP in civil society. No formal structure/protocols & changing composition of civil society players impedes development. No resources for coordination or secretariat. Some participants (individuals) can only contribute out of hours. Difficulties in attracting (and keeping) CSOs who don’t see OGP as a significant part of their agenda. Dublin-centric.
OGP seen as owned by one unit in one department rather than across them. Fall off in momentum or failure to beddown within administration. Lack of political buy-in at highest level. Political leadership change. Lack of resources. Risk that e-government/open data agenda will dominate and not wider open government reforms to promote accountability and citizen participation. Lack of agreed standards for OGP internationally. Some OGP government commitments internationally show weak ambition.
Workshop B: Open Government Partnership Ireland (OGP) Transparency International Ireland