RTI Coalition congratulates Ghana for Hosting International Day for Universal Access to Information 2024

The Coalition on the Right to Information, Ghana (RTI Coalition), has congratulated the Government of Ghana on being selected to host this year’s International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) 2024. The prestigious global event, organized in collaboration with UNESCO, will take place in Accra from October 1-2, 2024.

This year’s IDUAI is being commemorated under the theme: “Mainstreaming Access to Information and Participation in the Public Sector,” highlighting the vital role of access to information in promoting transparency, accountability, and public participation in governance.

The RTI Coalition expressed its enthusiasm in welcoming stakeholders, delegates, and participants from around the world to Ghana, encouraging them to enjoy the country’s famed hospitality while engaging in critical discussions on access to information as a fundamental human right. The coalition emphasized that IDUAI 2024 presents a unique platform to advance conversations on strengthening participatory governance through enhanced access to information.

In a statement, the RTI Coalition stressed its commitment to working with the government and other stakeholders to ensure that the outcomes of the conference align with the goal of embedding access to information in public sector governance. The coalition is particularly eager to see tangible steps emerge from the event, which will further mainstream access to information in public sector practices.

As Ghana gears up for its general elections in December 2024, the Coalition also expressed its intent to engage the government on the Right to Information’s role in ensuring free, fair, and transparent elections. They believe promoting access to information is crucial to fostering democracy and safeguarding electoral integrity.

The RTI Coalition calls for the active participation of all sectors of society in this significant event, as it seeks to deepen the collective commitment to transparency, accountability, and governance.

About the RTI Coalition – Ghana: The Right to Information Coalition – Ghana advocates for the effective implementation of the Right to Information law and works to enhance transparency and accountability in governance through public engagement and advocacy.