The right of access to information is an important human right, necessary for the enjoyment of other human rights.
The right to information is essential for transparent and accountable government. The right of access to information makes possible the public involvement in formulating social policies and in the decision-making processes of governance
The right to information can only be effectively exercised and implemented on the basis of laws, regulating this right in accordance with international standards
Non-governmental organization, which has most actively exersized its access
to information right
Evaluation criteria for NGOs:
- Consistency in the search for information;
- Persistency—have all procedures under the APIA been used?;
- Public impact.
- Has information obtained under the APIA been used in reports or other publications of the NGO?
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