Open Government in Tunisia: La Marsa, Sayada and Sfax

Foreword
Acknowledgements
Acronyms and abbreviations
Executive Summary
	An opportunity to implement open government practices at the local level
	Local open government practices in the context of national efforts
	Open government in the context of an on-going decentralisation process
	Open government in La Marsa, Sayada and Sfax
Introduction
	An opportunity to implement open government practices at the local level
	References
	Notes
Chapter 1.  National initiatives for open government at the local level
	The OECD’s concept of open government at the local level
	The open government movement in Tunisia
	National government initiatives for open government and their impact on municipalities
	References
	Notes
Chapter 2.  Open government and decentralisation
	Territorial organisation and the role of local authorities in Tunisia
	Progress in the decentralisation process
	References
	Notes
Chapter 3.  Open Government in La Marsa, Sayada and Sfax
	Characteristics of La Marsa, Sayada and Sfax
	Towards a comprehensive approach to open government at the local level
	The institutional framework for open government in La Marsa, Sayada and Sfax
	Limited human and financial resources
	Open government initiatives and practices in La Marsa, Sayada and Sfax
		Transparency
		Participatory budgeting
		Citizen participation in strategic planning
		Participation in municipal council meetings
		Claims
		Participation of specific actors
		Youth participation
		Towards a relationship of trust between citizens and local government
	The voluntary sector, social movements and the media
	References
	Notes
Chapter 4.  Conclusion and next steps