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Civil Society Letter to States Parties to United Nations Convention against Corruption

La version française de ce document est disponible ci-dessous. La versión en castellano de este documento está disponible a continuación del francés. ——————————————————————————————————————— Distinguished Delegates to the 11 th Conference of the States Parties to United Nations Convention against Corruption (Doha, 15 to 19 December 2025): Commit to integrity in the funding of political parties […]

Where it all started: Continental Campaign for access to information in Africa

Over the last two decades, since the first national access to information legislation in Africa was adopted by the Republic of South Africa in February 2000, the continent has embraced the right to information, recognising it as critical to the enthronement and consolidation of participatory democracy, economic development and the advancement of its peoples. On […]

How AFIC is Building Transparency and Accountability Across Africa Society

Transparency and accountability are fundamental pillars of good governance. Transparency ensures that government processes, decisions, and data are open and accessible to the public, fostering trust and informed participation in the democratic process. Conversely, accountability guarantees that public officials are answerable for their actions, with mechanisms in place for oversight and redress when necessary. The […]

Why Access to Information Matters for Africa: Exploring the Challenges and Importance of ATI Implementation

Information access rights in Africa have a complex history rooted in colonial legacies and diverse cultural contexts. The limited progress in implementing these rights can be attributed to various challenges, including political resistance, inadequate infrastructure, and restrictive legislation. Post-colonial state formations have also hindered progress by perpetuating systems of censorship and control. […]

Examining the gendered dimensions of Journalists safety based on Unesco’s JSI on IN Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda

Examining the gendered dimensions of Journalists safety based on Unesco’s JSI on IN Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda A 2021 UNESCO study across 125 countries highlighted the concerning issue of journalist safety, with 400 journalist killings in the past five years, including 37 women. The study also revealed that women journalists face significant challenges, as 1 […]

Towards gender equality: Understanding the Barriers and Solutions to Include Women-Led Businesses in East Africa.

Fostering Gender Responsive Public Procurement: Understanding the Barriers and Solutions to Include Women-Led Businesses in East Africa. The government procurement sector is a massive market worldwide, with many governments spending around 15% of their GDP on goods, works, and services every year. This presents a significant opportunity to address labour market segregation and gender employment […]

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Sunlight in Digital Technology: Procurement of Digital Technology Systems in Liberia, Nigeria and Uganda

Sunlight in Digital Technology: Procurement of Digital Technology Systems in Liberia, Nigeria and Uganda The procurement and deployment of Digital Technology Systems is playing a critical role in Africa’s economic development. However, questions have been raised regarding the secrecy around how they are procured and deployed, cost, source of funding, legal framework, safeguards around privacy […]

Towards Gender Equality; Understanding barriers and solutions to include Women-Led Business in Public Procurement

Towards Gender Equality; Understanding barriers and solutions to include Women-Led Business in Public Procurement Under this project, Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC) undertook a study in partnership with The Institute of Social Accountability(TISA) and Open Contracting Partnership (OCP) to understand the barriers and solutions to include women-led businesses in public procurement in Five projects […]

The State of Implementation of the Open Contracting and Access to Information commitments in open government partnership national plan in Africa: Case of Kenya, Malawi, Ghana and Nigeria

Assessment of the Implementation of SDG 16.10.02 on Access to Information in Namibia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Zimbabwe

Assessment of the Implementation of SDG 16.10.02 on Access to Information in Namibia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Zimbabwe Access to information is a fundamental human right closely tied to freedom of expression and media freedom, recognized by various international organizations, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). SDG 16 specifically emphasizes the importance of […]

Access to Project Information: Analysis of Malawi Infrastructure Projects Data

Access to Project Information: Analysis of Malawi Infrastructure Projects Data In recognition of the significance of public access to information, the Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC), in collaboration with CoST Malawi, the Centre for Human Rights Rehabilitation (CHRR), Africa Freedom Information Centre (AFIC), and the Partnership for Transparency Fund (PTF),planned to observe the International Day […]

The State of Access to Information and Elections in Uganda

The State of Access to Information and Elections in Uganda As Uganda prepared to go to the polls in February 2021, critical issues arose regarding the country’s preparedness towards this most important democratic process. To enable an informed choice on the future leaders of the country, access to information is critical in the electoral […]

Whistleblower Protection In Kenya, Mauritius, South Sudan and Uganda

Whistleblower Protection In Kenya, Mauritius, South Sudan and Uganda In recent years, the total global economic loss incurred due to fraud and wrongdoing in organizations has significantly increased. A study conducted by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) in 2016 reported that this total loss exceeded $6.3 billion, rising to $7 billion in 201811. […]

Sunlight in Digital Technology: Case for Liberia, Nigeria & Uganda,

Sunlight in Digital Technology: Case for Liberia, Nigeria & Uganda What does the public know about transparency and safeguards in the procurement and deployment of Digital Technology Systems in Africa? The Africa Freedom of Information (AFIC) with generous support from Omidyar Network carried out a pilot research study that investigated the procurement and deployment […]

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