OGP Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting concludes

THE Open Government Partnership (OGP) Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting, which the Philippines hosted from Feb. 5 to 7, 2025, officially concluded with a closing plenary attended by reformers and champions from governments and civil society from over 40 participating countries.

At the end of the three-day landmark event, around 800 participants joined the call to work toward making communities stronger, more open, transparent, participatory, inclusive and accountable.

As you know, while much has been accomplished, our work is far from over. With renewed commitment and stronger partnerships, this is just the beginning of a brighter future," Budget Secretary and PH-OGP Chair Amenah Pangandaman said during the Open Government Challenge Workshop on Open Contracting, one of the sessions during the last day of the event.

CHAMPIONING OPEN GOVERNMENT Open Government Partnership Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting closes with around 800 participants committed to promoting transparent, accountable and inclusive government. PHOTO FROM DBM

Budget Undersecretary Rolando Toledo encouraged leaders and participants to apply best practices, commitments and new partnerships forged during the regional meeting to advance the open government agenda in their areas of influence.

From Feb. 5 to 7, the OGP Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting involved 35 side events, three plenaries, three high-level roundtables and more than 20 breakout sessions.

The discussions revolved around the open government challenge areas, including the developments and issues on access to information, anti-corruption, civic space, climate and environment, digital governance, fiscal openness, gender and inclusion, justice, media freedom and public participation.

The next OGP Global Summit will be held in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain on Oct. 7 to 9, 2025.