Expediting the use of technology and innovation for enhanced operations in Arab public institutions
2023 – Ongoing
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Open and innovative government aims to enhance transparency, accountability, participation and citizen engagement. Governance is still weak in the Arab region, as demonstrated by low governance indicators compared with other regions. Open government strategies can support Arab countries in enhancing governance, and accelerating the achievement of SDG 16.
ESCWA is supporting Arab Governments in their transformation towards open government, by showing the advantages of open government and demonstrating its impact on economic and social development. ESCWA has developed a four-phase framework for the transformation towards open government, customized to the needs and specificities of Arab countries.
ESCWA also provides capacity-building and advisory services to its member States on the main components of open government: openness, participation, collaboration and engagement.
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