To join, countries have to meet basic transparency criteria in accordance with internationally recognized measures. In Africa Tanzania was one of only six countries that qualified. Under the leadership of President Kikwete, Tanzania joined the OGP in September 2011. Our participation reflects the commitment of the Tanzania government to be more open and responsive to its people, and to increase opportunities for citizen feedback and participation. Tanzania has prepared a draft Country Plan which has been submitted to the OGP Secretariat. Consistent with the principles of open government, Tanzania invites the public and interested parties to submit concrete ideas and inputs to strengthening the Plan.
Katika uchambuzi huo, Morrison anaonesha mashaka yake kuhusu utashi wa Serikali ya Uganda kutekeleza ahadi zake za sera za kuwa wazi kwa raia wake. Uganda inazo sifa za kuingia kwenye Ushirikiano wa Serikali zilizo Wazi(OGP) lakini haikufanya hivyo OGP ilipozinduliwa Septemba 2011 huko New York. Zaidi ya hayo, mwandishi anadai kuwa Serikali haijatimiza ahadi ya uwazi na uwajibikaji katika udhibiti wa fedha za umma, ahadi ambazo ni pamoja na uwazi katika kutoa misamaha ya kodi na kutoa machapisho ya hesabu za Serikali.