The event will be graced by Heads of State, led by the co-chairs of the initiative, U.S President Barack Obama and the President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil. An Open Government Declaration, that commits governments to be more open towards their citizens, is expected to be signed by countries across the globe.
Ili kujiunga na OGP, nchi washiriki lazima zikubali kuanza kutekeleza Azimio la Serikali Wazi. Nchi wanachama zinatakiwa kutekeleza mpango kazi wa utekelezaji wa kanuni za OGP unaondaliwa kwa kushirikisha umma; na pia nchi wanachama zapaswa kuruhusu uchunguzi huru wa hatua wanazopiga. Uzinduzi wa OGP ulifuatiliwa kwa makini na vyombo vya habari duniani kote.