Addressing Harmful Information Online
Disinformation, online gender-based violence (GBV), and hate speech greatly impact online civic space and democratic processes. Disinformation increases polarization, influences…
Geographical Coverage: Global
Transforming Public Procurement for People and the Planet
This year more than ever, we’re aware of what’s at stake for democracy, and how elections impact public trust in…
Aligning OGP Commitment Analysis with the Open Gov Challenge
OGP action plans feature commitments spanning various policy areas like anti-corruption, climate, justice, and civic space. The OGP Support Unit…
Navigating the Risks and Rewards of Digital ID Systems
According to a 2022 United States Agency for International Development (USAID) report, the “roughly 1.1 billion people” lacking official identity…
Promoting Access to an Open and Free Internet
Open government thrives when people can freely access government information and services, share opinions and information among themselves and with…
10 common myths holding women back in government contracting and leadership
Happy International Women’s Day! As we celebrate, we find ourselves at the crossroads of progress and potential, confronting the myths…
Soros Arts Fellowship Impact Report
In world grappling with rising authoritarianism, inequality, and environmental crises, artists stand as catalysts for social change. The Soros Arts…
Open Society’s Applied AI in Journalism Challenge
In June 2023, the Open Society Foundations launched a competitive Applied AI in Journalism Challenge as part of an effort…
Parliament in times of war
2023 has ended, marking nearly two years of ongoing full-scale war in Ukraine and the nation’s Parliament, the Verkhovna Rada,…
Freedom to Write Index 2023
Authoritarian regimes instinctively understand the significant role that writers—and, by extension, free expression—play in promoting critical inquiry, fostering connections between…