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Background & Principle of Open Government Partnership<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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         The Open Government Partnership (OGP) was established in 2011 with eight founding countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Norway, the Philippines, and South Africa. The purpose of OGP is to promote open government administration and enhance public sector governance, increase transparency in public sector operations, strengthen public participation in policymaking, develop mechanisms for government accountability, and promote the use of technology and innovation to improve public service and government data disclosure more efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

         Since its establishment, OGP has operated for over 15 years with continuous expansion of cooperation. Nowadays, more than 70 countries worldwide are OGP members. Thailand was announced as an OGP member on January 27, 2025, becoming the 76th<\/sup> member country. This reflects Thailand’s commitment to developing an administrative system that is transparent, open, and provides greater opportunities for all sectors to participate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

         The core principles of OGP are based on “three pillars” that serve as important guidelines for driving open government administration, which is accountable and responsive to citizens’ needs, as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

         1. Transparency:<\/strong> the government discloses important information accurately, completely, and in formats that the public can access and utilize. This promotes confidence and facilitates oversight of public sector operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

         2. Public Participation:<\/strong> creating opportunities for the public, civil society, and the private sector to meaningfully participate in the public policymaking process, from providing input, collaborating on policy design, to monitoring and evaluating government performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

         3. Accountability:<\/strong> the public sector must be responsible for its decisions and actions, with mechanisms or measures that enable the public to exercise oversight. Member countries must develop a National Action Plan (NAP) through a co-creation process involving government and various sectors to establish practical policies or projects that advance open government under different policy areas, such as anti-corruption, justice, and climate and environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thailand\u2019s journey toward Open Government<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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         2011<\/strong>

                  \u2022 Established the Open Government Partnership (OGP) and endorsed the Open Government Declaration.
                  \u2022 Eight founding countries: Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Norway, the Philippines, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
                  \u2022 The OGP goal aims to promote transparency, citizen participation, and government accountability internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

         2012<\/strong>

                  \u2022 The OGP officially commenced operations and opened registration for additional member states from around the world.
                  \u2022 Member states were required to develop National Action Plans (NAPs).
                  \u2022 An Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) was established to monitor and evaluate the performance of member states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

         24 November 2015<\/strong>

                  \u2022 The Cabinet of Thailand has resolved to assign the Ministry of Finance as the lead agency to handle the application for membership in the OGP.
                  \u2022 This marks the beginning of Thailand’s push for an open government at the policy level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

         4 December 2018<\/strong>

                  \u2022 The Cabinet has resolved to reshuffle the responsible agency, assigning the Office of the Public Sector Development Commission (OPDC) as the main agency for applying to join the OGP, to align with its mission of developing the civil service system and public administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

         2019<\/strong>

                  \u2022 The Office of the Public Sector Development Commission (OPDC) has begun concrete steps to promote participation in the OGP.
                  \u2022 Ongoing studies of approaches, preparations, and coordination with relevant agencies are being carried out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

         2025<\/strong>

                  \u2022 In July, Thailand passed the assessment based on the core eligibility criteria of the OGP, making it eligible to apply for official membership.
                  \u2022 On December 2, the Cabinet of Thailand approved Thailand’s application to join the OGP.
                  \u2022 On December 15, the co-creation process for the National Action Plan (NAP) began, inviting participation from the government, private sector, and civil society in proposing ideas and projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

         2026<\/strong>

                  \u2022 Thailand has developed and submitted a four-year National Action Plan (NAP) for Open Government (2026\u20132029), covering key policy areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

         2027 \u2013 2030<\/strong>

                  \u2022 Implement the established NAP, with relevant agencies putting initiatives into practice.
                  \u2022 Continuously monitor, evaluate, and report on the progress of implementation.
                  \u2022 Conduct a mandatory refresh in the middle of the plan (approximately 2 years) to assess results, improve approaches, and enhance the effectiveness of implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plans & Methodologies for developing the National Action Plan<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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         National Action Plan Creation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a01.<\/strong> Action Plan Development<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                      The process of developing a National Action Plan (NAP) begins with gathering opinions from all sectors nationwide through both on-site meetings and online channels. The information, opinions, issues, and suggestions collected are then analyzed, categorized, and prioritized according to their policy areas\u2019 importance. This data is used for the Multi-Stakeholder Forum (MSF) meetings, a crucial mechanism for reviewing policy issues and selecting appropriate proposals for the NAP development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      Following the MSF’s review, Policy Areas and Commitments are determined, representing key policy areas and commitments that Thailand will implement under the OGP framework. These are then developed into detailed NAP plans through meetings with relevant agencies under each project, including government agencies, civil society organizations, and the private sector. The NAP plan is then presented in subsequent phases. This Thai process reflects the principles of open government: Transparency, Public Participation, Accountability, and Technology and Innovation, which are the pillars of OGP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a02.<\/strong> Reasoned Response and Finalization<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      After receiving opinions and collecting proposals, the next step is to systematically review all opinions, not merely as symbolic listening, but by analyzing proposals, assessing feasibility, ensuring alignment with the OGP framework, and determining their suitability for development under NAP. In this phase, explanations, justifications, and clarifications are provided for all proposals received from various sectors. This allows stakeholders to understand which proposals are adopted, which require adjustment, and which cannot be included. Reasoned Responses are thus an important part of the NAP development process as they enhance transparency and credibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      Once the MSF reviews and selects the policy areas and commitments to include in the plan, the process moves to developing a complete NAP. This involves defining the plan’s substance, implementation approaches, relevant agencies, and implementation timelines. The plan is then presented to the OPDC, MSF, and the Cabinet, and subsequently submitted to the OGP. This step marks the transformation of proposals from various sectors into an official action plan that can be implemented in practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a03.<\/strong> Planning and Outreach<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      In the initial phase of NAP development, consultation input is planned, and target areas are identified nationwide. This ensures that information can be gathered from diverse stakeholders at both central and local administration levels. Fieldwork and online consultation channels increase opportunities for the public and various organizations to express their views broadly, particularly on issues related to local problems or public matters that directly affect citizens. Online channels also improve participation coverage, especially for remote communities, those with time constraints, or those unable to attend local meetings. Additionally, the NAP development process reflects the role of local supporting agencies and inter-agency coordination mechanisms in organizing meetings, collecting proposals, and forwarding information to the central process. Outreach, reaching out to stakeholders, is therefore the heart of this plan, as it ensures comprehensive and inclusive NAP development that is not limited to policymakers alone. As the process moves into its middle phase, input from consultations is analyzed and compiled into issues for MSF discussions. These are then developed into draft plans and enter the review stage between August and September 2026.        <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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