Scot Open Gov


Network update: What’s in store for 2018?

27th January 2018
It’s time to start thinking differently You have a big role to play this year. Scotland is developing its second Open Government Action Plan and we’re well placed as a network to bring new ideas to the forefront of discussions around building a government that works better for the people of Scotland. Before launching into…
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SDG network publishes open letter to ScotGov on Sustainable Development Goals

25th January 2018
Scotland’s Sustainable Development Goals Network has co-ordinated an open letter to government bodies asking them to evidence their commitment to delivering the UN Sustainable Development Goals in Scotland. The SDG Network – along with organisations and individuals across the country – issued the open letter to Scottish political parties, parliamentary committees, the Scottish Cabinet, Scotland’s Secretary of State…
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Re-imagine Democracy Conference

22nd January 2018
Where: The Mac, Exchange Street, Belfast, BT1 2LS Access social media kit When: 9.45am – 4.30pm Thurs 15 March 2018 Registration: REGISTER FOR FREE* (See Privacy statement below) (Venue Accessibility Info) THIS EVENT HAS NOW PASSED. YOU CAN WATCH THE RECORDING OF THE WHOLE EVENT ON YOUTUBE HERE!   Imagine a country where decisions are…
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‘Get it Minuted Campaign’ launched

19th January 2018
The Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland (CFoIS) is launching a ‘Get it Minuted’ Campaign and is calling on people and organisations to ask and insist that there are agendas, notes and minutes for any meetings with the Scottish Government. The two actions which can be taken up by the public across Scotland as…
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ScotGov’s workshop on aligning NPF and the SDGs

17th January 2018
Workshop invitation: aligning the NPF and the SDGs The Scottish Government is inviting you to attend a workshop to deliver the Open Government Scottish National Action Plan Commitment to align the National Performance Framework and the Sustainable Development Goals. The purpose of the event is for SDG network and others to join a workshop with the…
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When Open Government met co-production… (By Fire Starter Festival)

15th January 2018
As Scotland prepares to co-produce our second Open Government Partnership Action Plan this event provides an opportunity to learn from the process of developing the first plan, and help shape the process this time round. Open to everyone with an interest in open government or co-production we want to hear your stories of involving people,…
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Sign open letter on Scotland’s commitment to the SDGs

12th January 2018
We need your support! In 2015, the First Minister confirmed that the Scottish Government would be one of the first anywhere in the world to commit to meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals, both at home and overseas. Since then, all 193 UN member states have signed up to the 17 goals that seek to…
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Media release: The Ferret is set to expand in 2018

22nd December 2017
Some good news for Christmas! The Ferret, Scotland’s investigative journalism platform, is set to grow fast in 2018 after winning funding for business growth and community engagement. Social enterprise funder Firstport has awarded The Ferret a Build It grant. This will be targeted at growing and engaging The Ferret’s membership to ensure the business is…
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OpenGov Encounters – Fiona Savage, Collaborate Futures and Nordic Enterprise Trust

18th December 2017
Job title: Director and Associate Org: Collaborate Futures and Nordic Enterprise Trust Location: Edinburgh Network Member since: Since the beginning [email protected] How would you describe your job? Facilitator and catalyst applying the art and science of human emergence for Innovation & Change. Models include Spiral Dynamics, Art of Hosting, U.Lab, Holistic Management What does the concept of…
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Scotland Open Government Network Meeting Notes, 8 November 2017

12th December 2017
The November meeting of Scotland’s Open Government Network – focusing on OGP Action Plan progress and network next steps – took place on Wednesday 8th November. The meeting provided an opportunity to directly interact with the Open Government Partnership’s Independent Reporting Mechanism and to shape next steps in the development of Scotland’s Open Government Network. The…
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