"Freedom of expression --in particular, freedom of the press --guarantees popular participation in the dcisions and actions of government, and popular participation is the essence of our democracy."

-- Corazon Aquino


  


The Role of Parliaments in Promoting an Information Rich Society - Unit 6: General Principles of Access to Information

 

Learning Objectives
Why the right to know matters

After studying this unit you should be able to:

  • Define the concept of access to information;
  • Understand the different terminology used in the debate;
  • Appreciate that access to information is the practical implementation of the right to information.

 

Introduction and Overview

The purpose of this unit is to introduce participants to the notion of access to information and some of the themes canvassed in different pieces of access to information legislation around the world. In addition, initiatives parliament can undertake in order to become more open and transparent are outlined.

 

 

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