Press statement: Join the campaign for urgent adoption of Information law in Senegal
SENEGAL: PRESS STATEMENT 23rd August 2024 Advocating for Transparency: A Call for the Adoption of Access to Information Law in Senegal As we approach the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) on September 28, the Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC) and Article 19 are launching a public campaign to advocate […]
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Empowering Citizens: Somalia’s Official Information Bill Should Align with Global Standards for Effective Governance
Somalia; 30th , July 2024 In light of recent developments concerning Somalia’s Draft Official Information Bill, the Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC), the largest pan-African, membership-based civil society organisation and resource centre promoting the right of access to information, transparency and accountability across the African Continent welcomes government’s efforts to enhance transparency and […]
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20th Procurement Policy Forum: CSO’s statement
November 23, 2023 Chairperson,Senior Government Officials,Development partnersColleagues CSO leadersLadies and gentlemen;Ladies and Gentlemen; I am pleased to address this 20 th public procurement policy dialogue on behalf of civil society organisations working on transparency, accountability and integrity issues in public procurement in Uganda. CSOs working on transparency, accountability, value for money and inclusiveness in public […]
Read MoreAFIC: Observer Status Ref. Number 434 Statement in Support of the Special Mandate on Freedom of Expression
Arusha October 2023 Hon Chairperson, Distinguished Hon Commissioners, State delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC) and its membership of 51 civil society organisations in 27 African countries, have the pleasure to commend the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information in Africa for her leadership and excellent collaboration […]
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AFIC: Observer Status Ref. Number 434 Statement in Support of the Special Mandate on Freedom of Expression
Arusha October 2023 Statement delivered by Gilbert Sendugwa, Executive Director Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC) Hon Chairperson, Distinguished Hon Commissioners, State delegates, Ladies andGentlemen, Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC) and its membership of 51 civil society organisations in 27 African countries, have the pleasure to commend the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression […]
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