2: Our Approach
Enhance and strengthen the principles of open government into our daily business Other Information:
The Approach to Open Government at the National Archives - We recognize the importance of open government because it is central
to our mission. We will enhance and strengthen the principles of open government into our daily business because transparency,
participation, and collaboration will help us carry out our mission more efficiently and effectively. The principles of open
government will help us meet the challenges we face as an agency, including meeting public expectations about access to Government
records. We will welcome and create opportunities for public and stakeholder participation in our programs, fully leveraging
the "wisdom of the crowds." In order for NARA to become a robust, high-performance agency that encourages innovation and evolution,
strengthening our culture of open government is paramount. Our Open Government Plan will: * Strengthen the culture of open
government at the National Archives. * Develop web and data services to meet our 21st century needs. * Strengthen transparency
at the National Archives. * Provide leadership and services to enable the Federal Government to meet 21st century challenges.
This plan does not create new offices or functions for our agency, but rather focuses on using the principles of transparency,
collaboration, and participation to strengthen our culture of open government, as well as enhance our engagement with the
public. We have several exciting initiatives planned to make this happen, some of which are in direct response to public comment
and others that are already underway. This plan continues to be a living document and we welcome your comments on all aspects
of it.
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