# Open Government Network Scotland **URL:** https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/c/opengovscot/8.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 Scotland Forum](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/read-before-posting-about-the-ogn-scotland-forum/17)
**Author:** [@system](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 February 2018 11:38 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/read-before-posting-about-the-ogn-scotland-forum/17 "2018-02-24T11:38:56Z")
The Scotland Open Government Network (OGN Scotland) is a coalition of active citizens and civil society organisations committed to making Scottish government work better for people through enhanced transparency, particip… --- ## [Embedding co-production](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/embedding-co-production/2990)
**Author:** [@simonfj](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/simonfj)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [5 February 2025 21:05 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/embedding-co-production/2990 "2025-02-05T21:05:27Z")
Throughout the week we’ll be examining the structures, systems and, crucially, resources needed to cement co-production as a way to advocate. --- ## [IRM midterm assessment and Open Government Steering Group meeting – 26 September 2024](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/irm-midterm-assessment-and-open-government-steering-group-meeting-26-september-2024/2919)
**Author:** [@NeishaKirk](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/NeishaKirk)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [21 November 2024 11:34 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/irm-midterm-assessment-and-open-government-steering-group-meeting-26-september-2024/2919 "2024-11-21T11:34:33Z")
Hi everyone, Please find below a few updates from the Open Government team that will be of interest to network members. IRM midterm assessment We’re pleased to have re-appointed Andy McDevitt as Scotland’s Independent… --- ## [Nordic+ meeting outcomes & Open Government Partnership Steering Group meeting - 19th June 2024](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/nordic-meeting-outcomes-open-government-partnership-steering-group-meeting-19th-june-2024/2850)
**Author:** [@NeishaKirk](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/NeishaKirk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [3 July 2024 00:35 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/nordic-meeting-outcomes-open-government-partnership-steering-group-meeting-19th-june-2024/2850 "2024-07-03T00:35:55Z")
Hi everyone, Please find below two main updates that we think the network would be interested to learn more about: Outputs from the OGP Nordic+ meeting on fiscal transparency, hosted by Scotland in April The date … --- ## [Open Government Partnership Steering Group meeting - 13th December 2023](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/open-government-partnership-steering-group-meeting-13th-december-2023/2672)
**Author:** [@NeishaKirk](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/NeishaKirk)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [27 February 2024 02:38 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/open-government-partnership-steering-group-meeting-13th-december-2023/2672 "2024-02-27T02:38:45Z")
Hi everyone, The last Open Government Steering Group meeting for the year is due to take place: :spiral\_calendar: Wednesday 13th December :alarm\_clock: 3.30pm to 4.30pm. :round\_pushpin: Online/Microsoft teams This i… --- ## [2022/2023 round up blog & Scottish Government’s Participation Framework Agreement](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/2022-2023-round-up-blog-scottish-government-s-participation-framework-agreement/2744)
**Author:** [@NeishaKirk](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/NeishaKirk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 February 2024 13:46 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/2022-2023-round-up-blog-scottish-government-s-participation-framework-agreement/2744 "2024-02-02T13:46:55Z")
Hi everyone, A few updates from the Open Government team at Scottish Government that we think will be of interest to network members! 2022/23 blog 2023 was a busy and important year for Open Government in Scotland. At… --- ## [Open Government Steering Group Meeting - rescheduled to 24 October 2023 - data and digital update - OGP Summit 2023](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/open-government-steering-group-meeting-rescheduled-to-24-october-2023-data-and-digital-update-ogp-summit-2023/2634)
**Author:** [@NeishaKirk](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/NeishaKirk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [27 November 2023 16:59 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/open-government-steering-group-meeting-rescheduled-to-24-october-2023-data-and-digital-update-ogp-summit-2023/2634 "2023-11-27T16:59:08Z")
Hi everyone, I’m sharing a number of updates with the network that will be of interest to members - please see below for further details. These updates cover September and October. Open Government Partnership Steering … --- ## [Open Government Partnership Steering Group minute May 2023 | Revised milestones + progress reports | Date of next meeting (26th September 2023)](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/open-government-partnership-steering-group-minute-may-2023-revised-milestones-progress-reports-date-of-next-meeting-26th-september-2023/2595)
**Author:** [@NeishaKirk](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/NeishaKirk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [4 August 2023 17:18 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/open-government-partnership-steering-group-minute-may-2023-revised-milestones-progress-reports-date-of-next-meeting-26th-september-2023/2595 "2023-08-04T17:18:21Z")
Hello everyone, Following the last Open Government Steering group meeting I’m sharing some updates with the network around Scotland’s Open Government Action Plan 2021 to 2025 – including progress reports for each commit… --- ## [Scottish Government responds to the Institutionalising Participatory and Deliberative Democracy working group’s report and recommendations](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/scottish-government-responds-to-the-institutionalising-participatory-and-deliberative-democracy-working-group-s-report-and-recommendations/2404)
**Author:** [@NeishaKirk](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/NeishaKirk)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [21 June 2023 17:26 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/scottish-government-responds-to-the-institutionalising-participatory-and-deliberative-democracy-working-group-s-report-and-recommendations/2404 "2023-06-21T17:26:24Z")
Scottish Government has responded to the Institutionalising Participatory and Deliberative Democracy working group’s report and recommendations. The response can be viewed on the Scottish Government website. The Instit… --- ## [Help Scottish Government understand more around publishing open data](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/help-scottish-government-understand-more-around-publishing-open-data/2539)
**Author:** [@NeishaKirk](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/NeishaKirk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 June 2023 13:59 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/help-scottish-government-understand-more-around-publishing-open-data/2539 "2023-06-21T13:59:14Z")
Hi everyone, As you’ll most likely know, we have a commitment around data and digital in Scotland’s current Open Government Action plan. This commitment aims to support government openness, transparency and empowerment … --- ## [Open Government Steering Group - 17th May - agenda & reminder to let us know if you’d like to attend](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/open-government-steering-group-17th-may-agenda-reminder-to-let-us-know-if-you-d-like-to-attend/2464)
**Author:** [@NeishaKirk](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/NeishaKirk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 May 2023 15:53 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/open-government-steering-group-17th-may-agenda-reminder-to-let-us-know-if-you-d-like-to-attend/2464 "2023-05-12T15:53:21Z")
Hi everyone, The next Open Government Steering group is due to meet next week, Wednesday 17th May (2pm - 3pm). Following the First Minister transition period earlier this year, Mr George Adam MSP was re-appointed to Mi… --- ## [One week until Open Government Week – what events are on?](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/one-week-until-open-government-week-what-events-are-on/2462)
**Author:** [@NeishaKirk](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/NeishaKirk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 May 2023 11:22 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/one-week-until-open-government-week-what-events-are-on/2462 "2023-05-01T11:22:17Z")
:mega: It’s one week to go until Open Government Week 2023 and so we are sharing with the network some events running during the week, and also the best way to browse events taking place across other OGP member countr… --- ## [OG Civil Society Group letter to FM and response](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/og-civil-society-group-letter-to-fm-and-response/2451)
**Author:** [@SCDC-Sam](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/SCDC-Sam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 April 2023 14:03 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/og-civil-society-group-letter-to-fm-and-response/2451 "2023-04-17T14:03:36Z")
Hello, I’m posting on behalf of the Open Government Scotland Civil Society Group who have recently published an open letter to the new First Minister Humza Yousaf MSP, and have now received a response. You can read the… --- ## [Hello](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/hello/2439)
**Author:** [@smithm31](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/smithm31)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 April 2023 09:05 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/hello/2439 "2023-04-10T09:05:33Z")
Hello everyone. Looking forward to contributing to active discussions. I see there hasn’t been much activity on here or the Wiki page. Can anyone explain the current status? Thanks --- ## [Publication of the Participation Framework and follow up workshops taking place March 2023](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/publication-of-the-participation-framework-and-follow-up-workshops-taking-place-march-2023/2392)
**Author:** [@NeishaKirk](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/NeishaKirk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 March 2023 14:09 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/publication-of-the-participation-framework-and-follow-up-workshops-taking-place-march-2023/2392 "2023-03-13T14:09:13Z")
Hello everyone, We’re delighted to share a couple of updates with the network related to the recently published Participation Framework. The Open Government team are pleased to share that the Participation Framework,… --- ## [Public Participation at the Scottish Parliament - what recommendations should Parliament prioritise?](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/public-participation-at-the-scottish-parliament-what-recommendations-should-parliament-prioritise/2356)
**Author:** [@NeishaKirk](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/NeishaKirk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 February 2023 14:24 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/public-participation-at-the-scottish-parliament-what-recommendations-should-parliament-prioritise/2356 "2023-02-07T14:24:57Z")
Hi everyone Sharing the below as this will be of interest to the Network :speech\_balloon: Last year, The Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee commissioned a Citizens’ Panel to support the Committee’s in… --- ## [Promoting the Enforceable Right to Know](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/promoting-the-enforceable-right-to-know/2313)
**Author:** [@NeishaKirk](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/NeishaKirk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 December 2022 11:15 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/promoting-the-enforceable-right-to-know/2313 "2022-12-06T11:15:14Z")
Posting on behalf of Carole Ewart, Convener, Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland (CFoIS). The next meeting of the Scottish Public Information Forum (SPIF) is online on 9th December 10-12 noon. The topic is r… --- ## [Open Government Partnership Steering Group minute - 7th September 2022](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/open-government-partnership-steering-group-minute-7th-september-2022/2305)
**Author:** [@NeishaKirk](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/NeishaKirk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 November 2022 17:10 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/open-government-partnership-steering-group-minute-7th-september-2022/2305 "2022-11-11T17:10:25Z")
Hi everyone Please find below a link to the minute from the most recent meeting of the Scottish OGP Steering Group which took place 7th September 2022. The next meeting of the group will take place Thursday 24th Novemb… --- ## [Scotland’s Public Sector Personal Data for Public Benefit](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/scotland-s-public-sector-personal-data-for-public-benefit/2147)
**Author:** [@Ruchirshah](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/Ruchirshah)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [23 October 2022 10:51 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/scotland-s-public-sector-personal-data-for-public-benefit/2147 "2022-10-23T10:51:32Z")
Hi all. I’ve been invited and accepted a role on the following group: “Independent Expert Group on the Citizen-Centred Approach to Unlocking the Value of Scotland’s Public Sector Personal Data for Public Benefit” Comm… --- ## [Scotland's Climate Week event | How Open Government can be a mechanism for action](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/scotlands-climate-week-event-how-open-government-can-be-a-mechanism-for-action/2262)
**Author:** [@NeishaKirk](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/NeishaKirk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 September 2022 09:57 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/scotlands-climate-week-event-how-open-government-can-be-a-mechanism-for-action/2262 "2022-09-21T09:57:27Z")
Hi everyone, As part of Scotland’s Climate Week 2022, the Open Government team are running a free, online event this Monday (26th September, 2pm - 3pm BST) titled ‘How Open Government can be a mechanism for action’ … --- ## [Open Government Steering Group - 7th September - agenda & reminder to let us know if you'd like to attend](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/open-government-steering-group-7th-september-agenda-reminder-to-let-us-know-if-youd-like-to-attend/2258)
**Author:** [@NeishaKirk](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/NeishaKirk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 September 2022 12:19 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/open-government-steering-group-7th-september-agenda-reminder-to-let-us-know-if-youd-like-to-attend/2258 "2022-09-06T12:19:02Z")
Hi all, This is a reminder that the next Open Government Steering group is due to meet tomorrow, Wednesday 7th September (10am - 11am). 2022-09-07T09:00:00Z (UTC)→2022-09-07T10:00:00Z (UTC) Please get in touch if you … --- ## [Open Government Steering Group Minutes](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/open-government-steering-group-minutes/2217)
**Author:** [@NeishaKirk](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/NeishaKirk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 July 2022 15:27 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/open-government-steering-group-minutes/2217 "2022-07-15T15:27:49Z")
Hi everyone Please see below a link to the minutes from the most recent meeting of the Scottish OGP Steering Group which took place 3rd May 2022. The next meeting of the group will take place Wednesday 7th September. I… --- ## [Latest data strategy blog published](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/latest-data-strategy-blog-published/2190)
**Author:** [@ZoeRohde](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/ZoeRohde)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 May 2022 07:15 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/latest-data-strategy-blog-published/2190 "2022-05-25T07:15:54Z")
In this blog, the Digital Health & Care Team raise awareness of the launch of the consultation on the Data Strategy for Health and Social Care:Health and Social Care Consultation for data strategy launched - Health and S… --- ## [Formal consultation for Data Strategy for Health and Social Care launched](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/formal-consultation-for-data-strategy-for-health-and-social-care-launched/2185)
**Author:** [@ZoeRohde](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/ZoeRohde)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 May 2022 11:51 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/formal-consultation-for-data-strategy-for-health-and-social-care-launched/2185 "2022-05-16T11:51:50Z")
Launch of formal consultation on the Data Strategy for Health and Social Care Digital approaches to health and care and the data that drives it has been vital to how we’ve continued to deliver services throughout the pa… --- ## [Latest Data Strategy for Health ad Social Care blog - Please mind the gao](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/latest-data-strategy-for-health-ad-social-care-blog-please-mind-the-gao/2184)
**Author:** [@ZoeRohde](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/ZoeRohde)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 May 2022 06:40 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/latest-data-strategy-for-health-ad-social-care-blog-please-mind-the-gao/2184 "2022-05-11T06:40:19Z")
In this blog, Carol Sinclair (Chief Executive, Public Health Scotland) explores how good quality health and social care data can improve health and care services. She discusses how the Data Strategy is helping to pave th… --- ## [Latest blog on the Data Strategy for Health and Social Care published](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/latest-blog-on-the-data-strategy-for-health-and-social-care-published/2178)
**Author:** [@ZoeRohde](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/ZoeRohde)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 April 2022 06:45 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/latest-blog-on-the-data-strategy-for-health-and-social-care-published/2178 "2022-04-22T06:45:39Z")
In this blog Adam Lang, Head of Nesta in Scotland and a member of the Digital Health and Care Data Strategy Working Group, explores the various relationships that the people of Scotland have with regards to their health … --- ## [OGP Local Thematic Circle on Climate Action](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/ogp-local-thematic-circle-on-climate-action/2160)
**Author:** [@AmyWatson](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/AmyWatson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 April 2022 14:32 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/ogp-local-thematic-circle-on-climate-action/2160 "2022-04-05T14:32:25Z")
On Wednesday 13th April, we will be running a Thematic Circle on Climate Action in partnership with Buenos Aires. You can sign up by contacting gobiernoabierto@buenosaires.gob.ar --- ## [Latest blog on Data Strategy for Health and Social Care](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/latest-blog-on-data-strategy-for-health-and-social-care/2150)
**Author:** [@ZoeRohde](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/ZoeRohde)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 March 2022 07:29 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/latest-blog-on-data-strategy-for-health-and-social-care/2150 "2022-03-11T07:29:11Z")
Doreen Grove, Head of Open Government for Scottish Government discusses issues of trust, transparency and ethics in relation to the Data Strategy for Health and Social Care: --- ## [Latest blog - Engaging on Data Strategy for Health and Social Care](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/latest-blog-engaging-on-data-strategy-for-health-and-social-care/2146)
**Author:** [@ZoeRohde](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/ZoeRohde)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 February 2022 08:36 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/latest-blog-engaging-on-data-strategy-for-health-and-social-care/2146 "2022-02-17T08:36:48Z")
Zoe Rohde, Communication and Content Manager for Digital Health and Care, Scottish Government discusses the engagement approach taken to accompany the development of Scotland’s first dedicated Data Strategy for Health an… --- ## [Latest blog: Leading the Development of the Data Strategy with Positivity and Ambition](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/latest-blog-leading-the-development-of-the-data-strategy-with-positivity-and-ambition/2136)
**Author:** [@ZoeRohde](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/ZoeRohde)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 January 2022 09:25 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/latest-blog-leading-the-development-of-the-data-strategy-with-positivity-and-ambition/2136 "2022-01-14T09:25:10Z")
Colin Birchenall is the Chair of the Health and Social Care Data Strategy Working Group and the Chief Technology Officer of the Digital Office for Scottish Local Government - in the latest blog he talks about his role an… [Next page](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/c/opengovscot/8.md?page=1)