Ghana was among the countries represented at the 2025 Open Government Partnership (OGP) Africa & Middle East Regional Meeting, held from March 25-27, 2025, at the Radisson Blu in Nairobi, Kenya.
Themed “Rebuilding Trust through Open Government,” the event brought together over 500 participants, including ministers, policy-makers, civil society leaders, and global partners committed to strengthening open governance across the region.
The Ghanaian delegation included high-level government officials such as Hon. Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, Deputy Chief of Staff at the Office of the President, and Hon. Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba of the Public Sector Reform.
Secretariat in Parliament. They joined their counterparts from across Africa and the Middle East to share experiences and strategies for promoting transparency, citizen engagement, and accountability.
During the Digital Governance plenary, Dr. Winnifred N. Mahama, Acting Director of the Information Services Department, contributed to discussions on the future of technology and civic space. “It’s not just something to be tackled by government. It’s a multistakeholder issue,” she emphasized, calling for inclusive and rights-based approaches to digital governance.
Her remarks reflected Ghana’s commitment to addressing the growing threat of mis and disinformation through collaborative digital reforms.
Throughout the three-day conference, participants explored key issues such as anti-corruption, climate action, fiscal openness, and access to information. Ghana’s delegation took part in several sessions that underscored the need for citizen-centered governance, strong legal frameworks, and digital innovation to meet evolving public expectations.
The regional meeting served as a platform for exchanging best practices, strengthening cross-country partnerships, and charting a path forward toward more transparent and accountable governments. Ghana’s continued involvement in the OGP underscores its dedication to building trust through open, inclusive governance.
Patience Anaadem, ISD
