Open Government Team

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What a year as Co-chair of the Open Government Steering Group

13th May 2025

It’s been roughly a year since I took on the role of Minister for Parliamentary Business. With that has come my role as Co-Chair of the Open Government Steering Group in Scotland.   When I think about the past year as part of the Open Government Partnership (OGP), I’m really impressed by the innovative ideas, ambition,…

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My journey to the Open Government Civil Society Committee

24th March 2025

Innes Morgan, Founder and Director of Act with Purpose shared his journey from feeling unheard and under-represented in decision making, to having direct and strategic input into the Scottish Open Government Civil Society Committee and government Steering Group. Read about his experience below.  The journey to government   “I grew up closer to the International Space…

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Reflections from an Open Government Climate Change Commitment Coordinator

11th February 2025

The Open Government team caught up with our Open Government Climate Change Commitment Coordinator to hear about his thoughts on the role he plays in the Open Government Partnership.  “I wasn’t aware of the work of Open Government within the Scottish Government before taking on my role in the Climate Change Public Engagement Team. There’s…

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