Open Government in Tunisia: La Marsa, Sayada and Sfax
This report analyses legal and institutional frameworks, public policies and open government practices in Tunisia at the local level. It is based on three pilot municipalities - La Marsa, Sayada and Sfax. The report proposes recommendations to help the central government create an enabling environment for open government at the local level. It also provides support for the efforts of these municipalities and those of civil society to establish new mechanisms for participation, transparency and accountability.
Open Government in La Marsa, Sayada and Sfax
This chapter offers an assessment of the institutional framework and open government practices in the municipalities of La Marsa, Sayada and Sfax. It provides an overview of current practices and their opportunities and weaknesses in the context of the open government principles enshrined in the Code for Local Authorities. Recommendations for a more consistent and systematic approach are developed based on the experience of the OECD countries and the OECD Recommendation on Open Government.