OGP countries have taken different approaches to establishing their multi-stakeholder forum. Some models adopted in other countries include: Civil society network: Coalition of non-government organisations and individuals. Single forum: Convenes government, the public and organisations outside of government in one formally established, central committee for co-ordination. Hub-and-spoke: Network of smaller forums (broken down by sector, thematic area or commitments etc.), which may be coordinated by a central committee. The Government will work in partnership with civil society to determine the structure, role, governance and membership of the OGP multi stakeholder forum. This may include setting up or continuing interim structures until a permanent forum can be established. It is also important that Australia’s commitments remain relevant and ambitious throughout the National Action Plan cycle. This will be achieved through ongoing review of milestones, with updates made (as necessary) in partnership with civil society. The Government will also work with the public to identify any additional commitments that could be included in the National Action Plan over the two year cycle. Ambition To identify, develop and implement ambitious open government commitments through ongoing partnership with civil society. Relevance This commitment will advance the OGP values of public participation and accountability by: ensuring commitments remain relevant and ambitious throughout the National Action Plan cycle; keeping government accountable for the implementation of National Action Plan commitments; raising awareness about the Open Government Partnership and open government matters in Australia and the region; and ensuring participation by a broad and diverse range of organisations and the public in the development of National Action Plan commitments; OGP Grand Challenge
OGP countries have taken different approaches to establishing their multi-stakeholder forum. Some models adopted in other countries include: Civil society network: Coalition of non-government organisations and individuals. Single forum: Convenes government, the public and organisations outside of government in one formally established, central committee for co-ordination. Hub-and-spoke: Network of smaller forums (broken down by sector, thematic area or commitments etc.), which may be coordinated by a central committee. The Government will work in partnership with civil society to determine the structure, role, governance and membership of the OGP multi stakeholder forum. This may include setting up or continuing interim structures until a permanent forum can be established. It is also important that Australia’s commitments remain relevant and ambitious throughout the National Action Plan cycle. This will be achieved through ongoing review of milestones, with updates made (as necessary) in partnership with civil society. The Government will also work with the public to identify any additional commitments that could be included in the National Action Plan over the two year cycle. Ambition To identify, develop and implement ambitious open government commitments through ongoing partnership with civil society. Relevance This commitment will advance the OGP values of public participation and accountability by: ensuring commitments remain relevant and ambitious throughout the National Action Plan cycle; keeping government accountable for the implementation of National Action Plan commitments; raising awareness about the Open Government Partnership and open government matters in Australia and the region; and ensuring participation by a broad and diverse range of organisations and the public in the development of National Action Plan commitments; OGP Grand Challenge
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