The Open Government Partnership was formally launched, in New York, on 20th September 2011 by President Barack Obama at an event held alongside the United Nation’s 66th General Assembly. Representatives from 40 countries attended the OGP launch, including Presidents Mwai Kibaki and Jakaya Kikwete of Kenya and Tanzania, respectively. These two countries are two of only five other African countries that have committed to the OGP and are currently working on their national action plans. Twaweza’s Head, Rakesh Rajani, was also at the event on behalf of Civil Society organizations.
Ushirikiano wa Serikali Zilizo Wazi (Open Government Partnership-OGP) ulizinduliwa rasmi jijini New York, 20 Septemba 2011 na Rais Barack Obama katika hafla iliyofanyika wakati wa Mkutano wa 66 wa Baraza Kuu la Umoja wa Mataifa . Wawakilishi toka nchi 40 walihudhuria uzinduzi wa OGP, wakiwamo Mwai Kibaki wa Kenya na Jakaya Kikwete wa Tanzania. Nchi hizi mbili ni mojawapo ya tano tu za Afrika ambazo zimeshahakikisha utashi wao kujiunga na OGP na sasa zinaandaa mipango kazi ya nchi zao . Kiongozi wa Twaweza, Rakesh Rajani, alikuwapo kwenye hafla hiyo kwa niaba ya Asasi Zisizo za Kiserikali .