About Open Government Platform
Advancing transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement through research, education, and technology.
Our Mission
Open Government Platform is dedicated to promoting government transparency, open data access, and civic engagement. We provide comprehensive, expert-written resources that empower citizens, journalists, researchers, and policymakers to understand and utilize open government principles and tools.
Our History
Our organization builds on the legacy of the original Open Government Platform (OGPL) initiative, a groundbreaking collaboration between the United States and India launched in 2012. That pioneering effort demonstrated that government transparency is a universal value, creating open-source tools adopted by nations worldwide.
Today, we continue this mission by providing educational resources, policy analysis, and practical guides that make open government accessible to everyone.
Our Values
- Transparency: We practice what we preach with clear sourcing and methodology
- Non-partisan: We focus on principles, not political parties
- Evidence-based: All content is grounded in research and expert analysis
- Accessibility: We make complex topics understandable for all audiences
- Accountability: We correct errors promptly and transparently
What We Do
Research & Analysis
Our team of experts produces in-depth analysis of open government policies, legislation, and technology. We track developments at federal, state, and local levels, as well as international initiatives.
Educational Resources
We create comprehensive guides that help citizens exercise their rights to access government information. From FOIA request templates to API documentation, our resources are practical and actionable.
Policy Advocacy
We advocate for stronger transparency laws, better data standards, and more accessible government services. Our experts provide testimony, submit public comments, and engage with policymakers.
Editorial Standards
All content on Open Government Platform adheres to strict editorial standards:
- Written or reviewed by subject matter experts
- Fact-checked against primary sources
- Regularly updated to reflect current information
- Clearly sourced with links to original documents
- Free from political bias or advocacy for specific candidates/parties
Read our complete Editorial Policy and Fact-Checking Process.
Our Team
Our content is created by recognized experts in open government, data policy, civic technology, and transparency law. Each contributor brings years of experience from government, academia, and civil society.
Dr. Sarah Chen
Chief Data Officer
James Richardson
Senior Policy Analyst
Maria Gonzalez
Civic Technology Director
Contact Us
We welcome feedback, corrections, and inquiries. Reach us at:
- Email: info@opengovtplatform.org
- Press inquiries: press@opengovtplatform.org
- Corrections: corrections@opengovtplatform.org