New: roadmap for meaningful disclosure

The Dutch government is taking steps to improve access to public information with a new action plan for meaningful disclosure, developed by the Open Overheid program. This initiative supports government organizations in fulfilling their obligation to actively disclose information under the Open Government Act (Woo), promoting transparency and citizen access to governmental data. The action plan provides a set of tools to assist governmental bodies in deciding which information to proactively publish and how best to do so. It includes a decision-making guide for selecting suitable themes and types of information for disclosure. This is complemented by a framework for weighing the benefits and efforts involved in publishing information, and a motivations matrix that links reasons for disclosure to target audiences and optimal publication formats. This development directly impacts governmental organizations, empowering them to enhance public access to information. By providing clear guidelines and tools, the initiative aims to streamline the process of proactive disclosure, thus fostering greater transparency and facilitating public engagement with government activities. The plan is available for public review and download, which should encourage participation.