On July 22, 2020, an online video conference on the role of open data and digital tools in enhancing government transparency and integrity was held on the topic “the Potential of open data in enhancing transparency and accountability during the COVID-19 crisis”, organized by the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economics and Environmental Activities.

On July 22, 2020, an online video conference on the role of open data and digital tools in enhancing government transparency and integrity was held on the topic “the Potential of open data in enhancing transparency and accountability during the COVID-19 crisis”, organized by the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economics and Environmental Activities.

Promoting good governance and anti-corruption efforts are among the priorities of the OSCE Economic and Environmental Dimension. Recognizing the importance of open data platforms and digitalization in promoting good governance with the aim of enhancing accountability in public administrations and reducing corruption, the OCEEA is supporting OSCE participating States to build their capacity in using digital tools to present, monitor, and analyse open data.

During the conference, the following speakers shared and discussed best practices, as well as national experiences in publishing data in emergencies and issues related to open data:

- Ms . Barbara Ubaldi, OECD Directorate for Public Governance

- Mr. Karolis Granickas, Senior Programme Manager, Open Contracting Partnership (OCP)

- Ms . Leila Bičakčić, The Center for Investigative Reporting (CIN) in Sarajevo

- Mr. Murod Khusanov, OSCE Office of the Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan

A.Sultanov, head of the Department for monitoring and coordination of the open data portal of the State Committee on Statistics of the Republic of Uzbekistan, took part in the online video conference as a speaker.