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Why public officers deny citizens access to information and records
The right to access to information in Uganda has been curtailed due to deficient implementation...
Taking stock of the right of access to information.
Every year on 28 September, the world commemorates the International Day for Universal Access to Information...
Civil Society Organizations ask government to disclose more information on COVID-19
As the country joins the rest of the world to celebrate the International Day of...
UNESCO reaffirms the importance of upholding the right to access information, in particular amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
In her remarks, Ms. Ann Therese Ndong-Jatta, the UNESCO Director for Multi-Sectoral Office and Regional...
Access to information and the state of play in Uganda, a reflection on the journey to 28 September
As we commemorate the first International Day for Universal Access to Information today, September 28...
The UN system in Uganda remains committed to advancing the realization of the fundamental right of access to information
Remarks by the UN Resident Coordinator and Designated Official for Security, H.E. Rosa Malango Venue:...
AFIC urges AU Member States to uphold Access to Information at the Commemoration of the International Day for Universal Access to Information.
September 28, 2020, Kampala Rt. Hon Jacob Oulanyah, Deputy Speaker, Parliament of Uganda Hon. Justice...
Civil Society Organizations call on African Governments to promote Access to Information ahead of the International Day for Universal Access to Information.
"ACCESS TO INFORMATION IN TIMES OF CRISIS" PRESS STAMENT Kampala, September 25, 2020...
Civil Society Organizations embark on Improving Transparency and Accountability in Electoral Processes in Africa
KAMPALA, LUSAKA, BANJUL 22nd SEPTEMBER 2020 “Elections are at the heart of democracy. When conducted with...
What we can learn from COVID-19 and anti-corruption strategies in Africa.
Originally published by Zukiswa Kota• 3 September 2020 During times of crisis, transparency, accountability and public...
Picking lessons from strengthening disclosure and citizen participation in public contracting in Africa: A case of Uganda, Kenya, and Nigeria
With support from the William + Flora Hewlett Foundation, the Africa Freedom of Information Centre...
From disclosure to impact: Deepening and Broadening Open Contracting in Africa
Africa Freedom of Information Centre has received more support from the William + Flora Hewlett...
Malawi takes low strides in implementing Open Contracting and Access to Information commitments in OGP National Action Plans.
Founded on September 20th, 2011, the Open Government Partnership is a multilateral initiative that aims...
AFIC takes steps to improve Transparency and Accountability in Electoral Processes in Africa
With support from the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC)...
AFIC joins other CSOs in Africa to petition Mnangagwa to free Chin’ono Hopewell
His Excellency, President Emmerson Mnangagwa Munhumutapa Building 76 Samora Machel Avenue Harare Zimbabwe Your Excellency...
Contracts Monitoring: Communities are less involved during project selection and implementation.
A contract monitoring report has implicated 15 districts in Acholi, Karamoja, Teso, and West Nile...
AFIC Contract Monitoring report cites procurement flaws in Local Governments
Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC) in collaboration with Oxfam conducted a contract monitoring in...
Adapting to the post COVID-19 Outbreak
The Covid-19 Shock and Working from Home The outbreak of the Covid-19 was a shock...
AFIC meets the Minister of ICT & National Guidance, ahead of IDUAI 2020 commemoration
Ahead of preparations for the International Day of Universal Access to Information, Africa Freedom of...
AFIC welcomes Uganda’s admission as an EITI implementing country
The EITI Board has approved Uganda's application to join the EITI as of 12th August...
Uganda takes lead in public procurement data disclosure, analysis and use
“We are committed to ensuring that we improve on the level of disclosure and will...
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