Uganda’s health sector disclosure improving but still low, losing billions Ugandan health authorities have improved their disclosure of public health contracts this year following a report by open contracting advocates from civil society drawing attention to the issue, as well as training conducted with civil servants...
PRESS RELEASE Launch of Right of Access to Information, Open Governance and Accountability Training in Africa Arusha & Kampala. October 7, 2020. The MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation (MS TCDC) and Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC) has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding that...
On Thursday, 2nd July 2020, 13 Petitioners filed an urgent case against various several government officials in the High Court in Nairobi for failure on their part to provide information sought from them in accordance to Article 35 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and the Access...
On the 29th of September 2020, the Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) revealed the results of the 2020 Open State Government Ranking. The ranking aims to encourage states to increase citizens' participation in governance through publication of government held data and and information. The Open State...
As we continue reflecting on the International Day for Universal Access to Information, Africa Freedom of Information Centre, with support from the Democratic Governance Facility had a students' debate which was jointly organized in partnership with Open Space Centre, on issues of accountability and access...
The right to access to information in Uganda has been curtailed due to deficient implementation of the Access to Information Law Enacted in Uganda almost 16-years ago. As the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) marks the 2020 International Day for Universal Access to Information...
Every year on 28 September, the world commemorates the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI). This Day was initially proclaimed by the UNESCO General Conference in 2015, following the adoption of the 38 C/Resolution 57 that declared 28 September of every year as the International Day for Universal...
As the country joins the rest of the world to celebrate the International Day of Access to Information, Civil Society Organizations (CSO) have asked ministries, departments and agencies to disclose public information on Covid-19 as a way to enforce the law. In an interview with the Daily...
In her remarks, Ms. Ann Therese Ndong-Jatta, the UNESCO Director for Multi-Sectoral Office and Regional Representative for East Africa, highlighted that the commemoration of IDUAI 2020 is anchored within the framework of the right to access in times of crisis and highlights the advantages of...
As we commemorate the first International Day for Universal Access to Information today, September 28, 2020, I reflect back to 2010 when Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC) and its African Platform on Access to Information Partners started a campaign for such a day. We were inspired to start the...
Remarks by the UN Resident Coordinator and Designated Official for Security, H.E. Rosa Malango Venue: Kampala Serena Conference Centre Date: 28 September 2020 Acknowledgements: Rt. Hon Jacob Oulanyah, Deputy Speaker, Parliament of Uganda Hon. Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, Principal Judge of Uganda Ms. Ann Therese Ndong-Jatta, Director UNESCO Regional Office, Eastern...
September 28, 2020, Kampala Rt. Hon Jacob Oulanyah, Deputy Speaker, Parliament of Uganda Hon. Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, Principal Judge of Uganda H.E Rosa Malango, UN Resident Coordinator Hon. Members of Parliament, Ms. Ann Therese Ndong-Jatta, Director of UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa Hon. Jamesina Essie L. King, Africa...
"ACCESS TO INFORMATION IN TIMES OF CRISIS" PRESS STAMENT Kampala, September 25, 2020 On 15th October 2019, the 74th UN General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed 28th September as the International Day for Universal Access to Information. This year, therefore, marks the first commemoration of the International Day for...
KAMPALA, LUSAKA, BANJUL 22nd SEPTEMBER 2020 “Elections are at the heart of democracy. When conducted with integrity, they allow citizens to have a voice in how and by whom they are governed.” Kofi Annan Three media development and press freedom advocacy organizations have partnered to implement a project...
Originally published by Zukiswa Kota• 3 September 2020 During times of crisis, transparency, accountability and public participation are critical in order to ensure funds are not misappropriated. It is therefore of paramount importance that anti-corruption mechanisms are put in place as a matter of priority in order...
With support from the William + Flora Hewlett Foundation, the Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC) concluded a project which has achieved significant progress during its implementation in each of the countries. In Kenya, the project successfully mobilized the commitment of the government to implement...
Africa Freedom of Information Centre has received more support from the William + Flora Hewlett Foundation for three years, to deepen and broaden Open Contracting in Africa. The project will support AFIC and its members to promote the performance of public contracts in targeted sectors...
Founded on September 20th, 2011, the Open Government Partnership is a multilateral initiative that aims to secure concrete commitments from national and subnational governments to promote open government, empower citizens, fight corruption, and harness new technologies to strengthen governance. In 2013, OGP's thematic goals centered on...
With support from the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC) in collaboration with its partners Panos Institute Southern Africa and Gambia Press Union are implementing a project aimed at promoting Transparency and Accountability in electoral processes in Africa. Following long...
His Excellency, President Emmerson Mnangagwa Munhumutapa Building 76 Samora Machel Avenue Harare Zimbabwe Your Excellency, The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) presents its compliments to you. AFEX is a network of some of the most influential freedom of expression organizations across Africa that work together to promote and improve the press...
