Line of action: Public Safety: everyone's commitment
Within the framework of the principles guiding Open Government, the Uruguayan government is advancing in the consolidation of public policies that strengthen public security from a democratic and inclusive perspective. In this context, two strategic initiatives are being promoted that articulate the commitment to institutional openness and the improvement of public security management:
- National Public Security Plan.
- Data ecosystem, knowledge production and innovation in public safety.
The first initiative involves the participatory design of the National Public Security Plan 2025–2035, an unprecedented instrument in the country, conceived to address security challenges in the medium and long term. This plan is being developed through collaborative dialogue among key stakeholders: government agencies, political parties, organized civil society, academia, and the private sector. Recognizing that security is a shared responsibility, the process will incorporate accountability mechanisms through a monitoring and evaluation strategy, as well as regular follow-up meetings with citizen participation.
The second action focuses on strengthening data governance within the Ministry of Interior by implementing a model based on principles of proactive transparency, information quality, and the protection of sensitive data. This initiative promotes the strategic use of public information to enhance citizen oversight, boost academic research, and foster innovation in security policies. By opening up data, the aim is to generate useful knowledge, strengthen institutional legitimacy, and enable new forms of participation in developing solutions for public safety.
Both proposals constitute a comprehensive approach that links institutional openness with security management, reaffirming the government's commitment to a more transparent, collaborative, and people-centered democracy.