Scotland's 2018-20 Open Government Action Plan has been published!

Thank you for submitting your ideas for how government could be done differently in Scotland. Suggestions have ranged from more participatory budgeting, more information on public finances and a greater understanding of how policy decisions are made. Your input is helping us to make open government the new normal in Scotland.

In June and July 2018 the Scottish Government and Open Government Network invited the public and civil society organisations to share their ideas that can help make government in Scotland work better for its people. Since then, civil society representatives on Scotland's Open Government Partnership Steering Group have worked with the Scottish Government to develop the plan. Scotland's 2018/20 Open Government Action Plan was published in December 2018.

Read the plan here

Latest updates

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FINAL CALL FOR IDEAS FOR GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY PLAN

25th May 2026 – No Comments

FINAL CALL FOR IDEAS FOR GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY PLAN Civil society, academia, businesses, and the public have until 5pm on 25 May to share ideas. Public input shapes the next plan for transparency, accountability and participation in government. Leaders urge people…


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Make Your Ideas Count | A practical guide to the Open Government Call for Evidence published

5th May 2026 – No Comments

The UK Open Government Network has published a guide (click here) to help people, charities, businesses, researchers and community groups respond to the Cabinet Office’s Call for Evidence on the next National Action Plan for Open Government. The Call for…


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UK GOVERNMENT TO TAKE HELM OF GLOBAL TRANSPARENCY INITIATIVE

1st December 2025 – No Comments

UK GOVERNMENT TO TAKE HELM OF GLOBAL TRANSPARENCY INITIATIVE FCDO Minister: ‘The UK will stand up for democracy and civil society.’ The Open Government Partnership (OGP) has confirmed the UK government will co-chair the 74-country transparency and accountability initiative from October 2026…