Paul Maassen started working with the Open Government Partnership in June 2012. He is currently the Chief, Country Support (CCS). He leads on the implementation of the strategy for OGPs engagement with and strategic support of all OGP stakeholders at the national and local level. His team with staff in over 10 locations supports global efforts of open government champions, primarily of government and civil society, in using Open Government Partnership to further their objectives on transparency, accountability and participation. Paul has a long track record in the role technology and media can play in changing people's lives and the societies they live in. E-mail: paul.maassen@opengovpartnership.org.

Twitter: @maassenpaul