Open Government Partnership
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‘To trust or not to trust’ – Final reflections on levels of trust in Scotland by SGSSS intern Lilli Wolland Blomberg
10th September 2026 by Open Government Team
Lilli has completed her sixth-month part-time SGSSS internship for the Scottish Open Government. Her main objective was to map existing knowledge about trust in Scotland. Read her first blog post to see where this work started. Lilli’s report, Re-thinking trust in Scotland: from theory to practice, has now been published. These are her final thoughts...
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Case study: Private Purpose Trusts in Scotland
7th September 2026 by Open Government Team
An unexpected challenge from outside government turned a “finished” piece of legislation on trusts into a collaborative effort to tackle corruption in Scotland. Open Government enabled risks in Scottish legislation to be spotted, challenged, and acted on. Read the full story and hear from the people involved below. What is a Private Purpose Trust? A...
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OGP Action Plan Co-creation Process: Final Report – Introduction from Juliet Swann, OGP Scotland Co-chair and Doreen Grove, Head of Open Government Scotland
17th August 2026 by Open Government Team
We are delighted to be sharing this report which sets out the findings from the Open Government Scotland National Action Plan co-creation process. Scotland’s fourth action plan is our ‘to do list’ for the next five years. Its development has been a chance to have meaningful conversations with the public that will serve as a...
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Are you interested in collaborating on the ethical use of digital technology and open data with Scottish Government?
13th August 2026 by Open Government Team
People should know what data is being used, where it comes from and how it shapes decisions that affect their lives. This means: clear explanations stronger safeguards better data sharing open and safe use of AI support for people and communities to use data with confidence making trusted information easier to find and understand, so...
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Are you interested in collaborating on Open Government communications and engagement with Scottish Government?
13th August 2026 by Open Government Team
In the Open Government Partnership, we are committed to communicating clearly, honestly and meaningfully with each other on our shared priorities. We share timely, collaborative stories of our work on trust and transparency, anti-corruption, public participation, and the ethical use of digital technology and open data. Meaningful engagement is a key part of every commitment....
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Are you interested in collaborating on anti-corruption and accountability with Scottish Government?
13th August 2026 by Open Government Team
People should be able to see how decisions are made, who helped shape them and who is responsible. This helps to trust that decisions are made fairly, openly and in the interests of the public. This means: clearer information about who makes decisions and how they are made strong independent checks simple ways to raise...
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Are you interested in collaborating on public participation with Scottish Government?
13th August 2026 by Open Government Team
People should help shape decisions that affect them before they are made. This means government should aim to: ask people about what they think earlier be clear about what can change listen to people who are often left out work with local groups and charities that people trust give those groups proper time, support and...
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Are you interested in collaborating with Scottish Government to steer Open Government in Scotland?
13th August 2026 by Open Government Team
Our vision is a trustworthy and transparent Scottish Government that behaves, communicates and is designed with accountability, transparency and participation from the start. Trustworthy systems are: easy to understand and navigate designed around peoples’ needs safe and accessible to participate in Trustworthy behaviour is: respectful of peoples’ experiences responsive to collaboration, feedback and scrutiny accountable...
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Improving transparency through a digital fiscal portal service: a learning Journey
27th July 2026 by Open Government Team
Key terms “fiscal information” is the data related to government revenue, tax, and public spending. “digital fiscal portal service” is an online space where information about government budgets and finances can be easily accessed. Introduction “Following the money” from budget to impact. Hear from Jennie Barugh & Lucy McTernan, government and civil society Co-Chairs of the Open Government Fiscal Transparency Commitment Oversight Group...
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Co-creation continues through Summer and Autumn: update and timeline
12th June 2026 by Open Government Team
Update on where we are The Scottish Community Development Centre (SCDC) spoke to people about what they want the Open Government Action Plan to do across the themes of trust and transparency, anti-corruption and accountability, ethical use of technology and open data, and public participation. Read the summary and snapshot report reflecting workshop discussions in...
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