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eISSN: 2582-8185 || CODEN: WJARAI || Impact Factor 8.2 ||  CrossRef DOI

Research and review articles are invited for publication in March 2026 (Volume 29, Issue 3) Submit manuscript

From advocacy to policy implementation: Evaluating the effectiveness of open government initiatives in Africa and the U.S.

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Iyanuoluwa Bolarinwa 1, *, ⁠Dorcas Owusua 2, Toyosi Olola 3, Omolola Abimbola Akinola 4 and Obah Tawo 5

1 Department of Public Affairs, Indiana University, USA.
2 Masters of professional Studies, Pennsylvania State University - University Park, PA.
3 Department of Communications, University of North Dakota Grand Forks, USA.
4 Department of Management Information Systems, Lamar University, USA.
5 Department of Computer Science, Wrexham University, Wrexham, Wales, United Kingdom.
 
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 23(03), 3258-3267
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2024.23.3.2700
DOI url: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.23.3.2700
 
Received on 22 November 2023; revised on 25 September 2024; accepted on 28 September 2024
 
This paper explores the journey from advocacy to policy implementation in open government initiatives across Africa and the U.S. Open government has been recognized globally as a tool for enhancing transparency, accountability, and public participation in governance. Through case studies from both regions, this paper evaluates how these initiatives have evolved from grassroots advocacy to formal policy, focusing on their effectiveness in improving governance. The study examines key drivers, challenges, and outcomes of open government policies, comparing the U.S.'s advanced implementation to Africa's diverse approach, where socio-political contexts significantly influence success rates. The findings reveal common barriers such as political resistance and resource limitations but also highlight innovative solutions that have shown success in improving citizen engagement and government transparency. The paper concludes with a set of recommendations to enhance the impact of open government initiatives in both regions.
 
Open Government; Transparency; Accountability; Public Participation; Policy Implementation; Citizen Engagement
 
https://wjarr.com/sites/default/files/fulltext_pdf/WJARR-2023-2700.pdf

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Iyanuoluwa Bolarinwa, Dorcas Owusua, Toyosi Olola, Omolola Abimbola Akinola and Obah Tawo. From advocacy to policy implementation: Evaluating the effectiveness of open government initiatives in Africa and the U.S.. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 23(3), 3258-3267. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.23.3.2700

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