New Open Government Directives from OMB.

Courtesy of BeSpacific

From OMB Director's Blog on the Directive:

"The directive, sent to the head of every federal department and agency today, instructs the agencies to take specific actions to open their operations to the public. The three principles of transparency, participation, and collaboration are at the heart of this directive. Transparency promotes accountability. Participation allows members of the public to contribute ideas and expertise to government initiatives. Collaboration improves the effectiveness of government by encouraging partnerships and cooperation within the federal government, across levels of government, and between the government and private institutions."

The Open Government Progress Report to the American People

The Open Government Directive