Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a set of guidelines meant to improve the transparency and accessibility of government contracts. It helps ensure that information about public procurement processes—like who is bidding, how contracts are awarded, and how funds are spent—is openly shared and easily understood. By standardizing this data, OCDS aims to promote accountability, reduce corruption, and allow citizens, businesses, and civil society to engage effectively in public contracting activities. This openness fosters trust and enables better monitoring of how public resources are used.