# Open Government Network Cymru/Wales **URL:** https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/c/opengovcymru/9.md [Latest](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/tags.md) --- ## [READ BEFORE POSTING: About the OGN Cymru/Wales Forum](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/read-before-posting-about-the-ogn-cymru-wales-forum/18)
**Author:** [@system](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 February 2018 11:41 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/read-before-posting-about-the-ogn-cymru-wales-forum/18 "2018-02-24T11:41:55Z")
The Open Government Network Cymru/Wales (OGN Cymru/Wales) is a coalition of active citizens and civil society organisations who are committed to enhancing transparency, participation and accountability to make the Welsh … --- ## [Open Government in Wales: Where now? Where next?](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/open-government-in-wales-where-now-where-next/2075)
**Author:** [@jessica.blair](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/jessica.blair)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 September 2021 13:01 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/open-government-in-wales-where-now-where-next/2075 "2021-09-23T13:01:34Z")
To kick off the NAP 5 process in Wales, Open Government Cymru are hosting a free event on October 28th. This will offer Welsh Government a chance to share their thinking as they work towards publishing their latest comm… --- ## [Welsh Government updates on their new commitments on open government](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/welsh-government-updates-on-their-new-commitments-on-open-government/1118)
**Author:** [@jessica.blair](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/jessica.blair)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 July 2019 10:07 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/welsh-government-updates-on-their-new-commitments-on-open-government/1118 "2019-07-01T10:07:53Z")
Following the publication of their new Open Government Action Plan, the Welsh Government have published a blog post reflecting on their commitments and the potential they have. It’s a handy little summary so worth a read… --- ## [Reflecting on the new Welsh Action Plan and the global summit in Ottawa](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/reflecting-on-the-new-welsh-action-plan-and-the-global-summit-in-ottawa/1084)
**Author:** [@jessica.blair](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/jessica.blair)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 June 2019 11:41 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/reflecting-on-the-new-welsh-action-plan-and-the-global-summit-in-ottawa/1084 "2019-06-07T11:41:09Z")
It’s been a busy couple of weeks for open government in Wales. The Welsh Government published their action plan outlining their new commitments for the next 2 years. This happened just days before the UK plan was releas… --- ## [Welsh Government Open Government Action Plan 2019-21](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/welsh-government-open-government-action-plan-2019-21/1066)
**Author:** [@jessica.blair](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/jessica.blair)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [28 May 2019 12:39 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/welsh-government-open-government-action-plan-2019-21/1066 "2019-05-28T12:39:38Z")
Hi everyone, Ahead of next week’s Open Government Summit in Ottawa, the Welsh Government have just published their commitments to open government over the next two years. There’s some really good stuff in there, includ… --- ## [2016-18 End-of-Term IRM Report published (Wales)](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/2016-18-end-of-term-irm-report-published-wales/1047)
**Author:** [@andreaspavlou](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/andreaspavlou)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 May 2019 16:04 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/2016-18-end-of-term-irm-report-published-wales/1047 "2019-05-14T16:04:07Z")
Dear Network, As some of you may have seen, the OGP finally published the IRM End-of-Term Report on the implementation of the 2016-18 UK Open Government Action Plan, by Ben Worthy. It includes the Welsh commitments made… --- ## [For public comment - UK End of Term Report 2016-2018](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/for-public-comment-uk-end-of-term-report-2016-2018/998)
**Author:** [@andreaspavlou](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/andreaspavlou)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 April 2019 10:28 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/for-public-comment-uk-end-of-term-report-2016-2018/998 "2019-04-15T10:28:17Z")
United Kingdom End-of-Term Report 2016-2018 - For Public Comment In 2019, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) published the end of term report for the United Kingdom’s third action plan. The report covers the full … --- ## [Open Government- Beyond the Usual Suspects](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/open-government-beyond-the-usual-suspects/908)
**Author:** [@jessica.blair](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/jessica.blair)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [22 February 2019 11:16 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/open-government-beyond-the-usual-suspects/908 "2019-02-22T11:16:20Z")
As part of the Open Government Pioneers Project, ERS Cymru have been commissioned to look into the barriers stopping a wider range of people engaging in Open Government. The small project, ‘Beyond the Usual Suspects’, sa… --- ## [Welsh Government end of term self assessment report](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/welsh-government-end-of-term-self-assessment-report/848)
**Author:** [@jessica.blair](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/jessica.blair)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 January 2019 10:12 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/welsh-government-end-of-term-self-assessment-report/848 "2019-01-25T10:12:34Z")
As part of their commitment to open government, all participating governments have to publish an assessment of how they’ve performed at the end of each term. The Welsh Government have just published their self assessmen… --- ## [Future plans for the Open Government Network in Wales OGN - Meeting notes Nov 18](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/future-plans-for-the-open-government-network-in-wales-ogn-meeting-notes-nov-18/847)
**Author:** [@LynseyJackson](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/LynseyJackson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2019 14:59 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/future-plans-for-the-open-government-network-in-wales-ogn-meeting-notes-nov-18/847 "2019-01-24T14:59:25Z")
A stakeholder meeting was held on 20 November 2019 on the future of the Open Government Network in Wales. Here is a link to a Google Document of the key points made during the meeting along with proposed next steps and o… --- ## [Stand for the Open Government UK Steering Group](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/stand-for-the-open-government-uk-steering-group/789)
**Author:** [@jessica.blair](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/jessica.blair)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 January 2019 12:33 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/stand-for-the-open-government-uk-steering-group/789 "2019-01-04T12:33:31Z")
Interested in helping to improve openness and transparency heading into 2019? The UK Open Government Network is looking for new Steering Group members. The deadline has just been extended to January 14th so if you’re in… --- ## [Have your say on the future plans for the Open Government Network Wales](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/have-your-say-on-the-future-plans-for-the-open-government-network-wales/659)
**Author:** [@LynseyJackson](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/LynseyJackson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 October 2018 14:46 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/have-your-say-on-the-future-plans-for-the-open-government-network-wales/659 "2018-10-29T14:46:18Z")
Join us on Tuesday 20 November for an informal discussion over lunch on the future of the Open Government network in Wales. The Open Government Network Cymru/Wales (OGN Cymru/Wales) is a coalition of active citizens and… --- ## [Join us on 26 September for a Webinar on Participatory Budgeting](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/join-us-on-26-september-for-a-webinar-on-participatory-budgeting/567)
**Author:** [@LynseyJackson](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/LynseyJackson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 September 2018 10:45 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/join-us-on-26-september-for-a-webinar-on-participatory-budgeting/567 "2018-09-13T10:45:48Z")
Hello, We are hosting a webinar on Participatory Budgeting in Wales: Lessons from the UK and Beyond Wednesday, 26 September 11:30-12:30pm you can book here. Focus of the webinar: to explore the opportunities, challeng… --- ## [Welsh Civil Society calls for strong commitments on transparency and participation in next Action Plan](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/welsh-civil-society-calls-for-strong-commitments-on-transparency-and-participation-in-next-action-plan/464)
**Author:** [@jessica.blair](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/jessica.blair)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 August 2018 09:04 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/welsh-civil-society-calls-for-strong-commitments-on-transparency-and-participation-in-next-action-plan/464 "2018-08-02T09:04:01Z")
After a period of consultation with members of Welsh civil society, we’re delighted to have just published our Civil Society Manifesto, which pulls together all the ideas into one document. The manifesto makes calls for… --- ## [Tell us your ideas for the Wales Open Government Action Plan](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/tell-us-your-ideas-for-the-wales-open-government-action-plan/302)
**Author:** [@jessica.blair](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/jessica.blair)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [18 June 2018 10:09 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/tell-us-your-ideas-for-the-wales-open-government-action-plan/302 "2018-06-18T10:09:19Z")
Do you have an idea for how government could be done differently in Wales? How it can be more accountable and transparent and work more effectively with people across the country? If yes, we want to hear your suggestion… --- ## [Open Government Pioneer Project Survey](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/open-government-pioneer-project-survey/291)
**Author:** [@jessica.blair](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/jessica.blair)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 June 2018 15:19 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/open-government-pioneer-project-survey/291 "2018-06-11T15:19:35Z")
Message on behalf of Mutual Gain: MutualGain is evaluating the Open Government Pioneer Project that is now in place across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Project focuses on the delivery of Open Gover… --- ## [INVITATION: Delivering engagement that works for diverse communities in Wales – end of project conference](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/invitation-delivering-engagement-that-works-for-diverse-communities-in-wales-end-of-project-conference/219)
**Author:** [@jessica.blair](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/jessica.blair)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 May 2018 16:34 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/invitation-delivering-engagement-that-works-for-diverse-communities-in-wales-end-of-project-conference/219 "2018-05-30T16:34:52Z")
Diverse Cymru and C3SC have been running a project to understand barriers diverse communities face to involvement, funded by the Open Government Network Wales. The Your Well-being, Your Government project invites you to… --- ## [Who's following the Senedd debates?](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/whos-following-the-senedd-debates/188)
**Author:** [@doc](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/doc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 May 2018 11:15 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/whos-following-the-senedd-debates/188 "2018-05-29T11:15:33Z")
Lee Waters made some interesting points which are relevant to this group http://record.assembly.wales/Plenary/4985#A42656 “Will the First Minister commit to a review of how digitisation can support the better delivery o…