The Call for Innovative and Open Government : An Overview of Country Initiatives This report presents an overview of country initiatives concerning efficient effective public services and open and innovative government. It focuses on four core issues: delivery of public services in times of fiscal consolidation; a more effective and performance oriented public service; promotion of open and transparent government; and strategies for implementation of a reform agenda. These issues were discussed at the OECD Public Governance Ministerial Meeting held in Venice Italy in November 2010 hosted by the Italian Ministry for Public Administration and Innovation.