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President Obama's Open Government: Welcome First Steps

By Remi Moncel on January 23, 2009

On his first full day in office, President Obama issued an Executive Order and several memoranda on transparency and participation in the Federal Government.

Keeping the Promise of Transparency

By Remi Moncel on November 12, 2008
Location: Washington, DC

WRI has joined with 70 organizations to issue the 21st Century Right to Know Agenda Report in support of government transparency and accountability in the incoming Obama administration.

Presiding with Principle: Restoring Good Governance in the U.S. Executive Branch

By Remi Moncel on October 10, 2008

How will the President-elect run his administration? The answer to this question will have direct impacts on the American people’s health, safety and the quality of their environment.

Representing Rural Voices in Africa

By Arisha Ashraf on October 3, 2008

A new WRI report presents new research on the importance of working with African legislatures for long-term social and environmental improvements.

Electricity Governance Initiative

The Electricity Governance Initiative works with sector decision-makers and civil society to promote transparency, accountability, and public participation in the electricity sector.

The Access Initiative (TAI)

The Access Initiative is the largest network in the world dedicated to ensuring that citizens have the right and ability to influence decisions about the natural resources that sustain their communities.

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