Mark is presently serving as Chief Professional Officer for Governance, Social Development, Conflict and Humanitarian Aid in the UK Department for International Development (DFID). Mark leads a group of more than 250 governance, social development, conflict and humanitarian advisers in DFID’s 40 overseas offices and central departments. Working with a team of four specialist Heads of Profession he plays a central role in DFID’s policy, research and operational work, with particular responsibilities for thought leadership, strengthening professionalism, and improving the quality of evidence and results in programme design and delivery.
Eighteen months on from the launch of the Open Government Partnership in New York in September 2011, there is growing attention to what has been achieved to date. In the recent OGP Steering Committee meeting in London, government and civil society members were unanimous in the view that the OGP must demonstrate results and impact
Making All Voices Count (MAVC) was launched at a big event hosted by USAID in Washington DC on 5th December attended by representatives from governments, NGOs, the private sector and technologists. This $45 million Grand Challenge for Development is based on a unique partnership between USAID, DFID, Sida and the Omidyar Network. It is designed
The potential of new technology for advancing transparency and open government was the theme of the Open Up! conference on November 13th in London. Co-hosted by Omidyar Network and DFID in association with Wired magazine, the event brought together an impressive group of leading technologists, private sector innovators and civil society practitioners to galvanise action
As the UK meets today to discuss OGP One Year On, Mark Robinson of the UK’s Department for International Development offers his view on the challenges facing participating countries for the year ahead. One year on from the September 2011 launch, the Open Government Partnership continues to gather strength and momentum. There is growing interest from