UNDP Oslo Governance Centre

Access to Information

Democratic governance involves public debate and open decision-making; hence, the organization of interest groups, the free exchange of ideas, opinions and information is essential. Addressing the information and communication needs of the poor is also essential - the poor often lack information that is vital to their lives – information on basic rights and entitlements, information on public services, health, education, employment etc. They also lack visibility and voice to enable them to define policy priorities and access resources.

Access to Information Resources

• Afghan National Assembly workshop report
• Seminar Report - UNDP and the Right to Information
• Civil Society, Empowerment and Governance
• About the E-Governance and Access to Information Service Line
• The Practice Note on Access to Information
• Access to Information Practical Guidance Notes
• Searchable database of Access to Information projects
• Searchable database of Access to Information organisations
• Bibliography of Access to Information Resources