RTI Commission unveils 5-year strategic plan

Ghana’s Right to Information Commission has launched a five-year strategic plan dedicated to fostering open and transparent governance. This roadmap prioritizes streamlining processes and leveraging technology to eliminate delays in processing information requests. By removing bureaucratic hurdles, the initiative aims to ensure citizens can access public data efficiently, thereby strengthening accountability and empowering individuals to participate more actively in democratic processes. The strategy also emphasizes capacity building for both public servants and citizens through targeted training and awareness campaigns. This dual approach ensures that all stakeholders understand their respective rights and responsibilities regarding information access. Furthermore, the plan highlights the necessity of collaboration with civil society organizations and the media, creating a robust network of advocates who work together to sustain a culture of openness and mutual accountability across the nation. This development is highly relevant to open_data because it establishes a legal and operational framework for the release of public information. By mandating efficient access to government data, the plan directly supports the principles of transparency and civic engagement central to open data movements. It signals a systemic commitment to making public records available, which is essential for fostering trust, enabling oversight, and promoting good governance through accessible information.

Source: primenewsghana.com
Published on 2023-07-23

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