Data and democracy: measuring progress and fostering participation

Data and democracy:measuring progress and fostering participation Council of Europe Ad hoc Committee on e-democracy 8 October 2007 Joanne Caddy, OECD/GOV

Data and democracy OECD Secretary General Angel Gurría (2007) “Measuring progress with reliable information is a key ingredient of the democratic process. On the one hand, it makes governments more accountable and trustworthy, and on the other, it encourages people to participate more actively” www.oecd.org/oecdworldforum OECD Ministerial meeting Rotterdam (2005) “More open and inclusive policy making can strengthen trust in government, thereby contributing to social stability”

Open & inclusive policy making Working definition • Open and inclusive policy making is transparent, accessible and responsive to all citizens Key questions • What are governments’ goals and have they achieved them? • Have governments applied the OECD’s 10 guiding principles for information, consultation and active participation? • What are the main barriers for the “willing but unable” and for those who are “able but unwilling”?

Open & inclusive policy making 1. Goals Top goals Goals achieved 2. Applying principles Most progress Most difficult

Open & inclusive policy making 3. Main barriers Willing but unable Able but unwilling

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For further information, please contact: On measuring progress: jon.hall@oecd.org On participation: joanne.caddy@oecd.org

Data and democracy: measuring progress and fostering participation