Author(s): UNESCWA
Resource Type: Reports and studies
Countries: Regional
SDG: GOAL 16. Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
Keywords: Open government, Participation, Citizen Engagement
Fostering Open Government in the Arab region
Open government refers to a government which is effective and efficient in the performance of its duties, transparent in and accountable for its actions, accessible to all through its services, responsive to the needs of its citizenry, values the participation, knowledge and expertise of citizens in decision-making. An open government embraces new and emerging technologies and techniques as tools for the enhancement of its governance and service delivery.