Freedom of Information Center of Armenia’s Post

‼ According to the results of the #FOICA study, 54.5% of the 77 journalists who participated in the survey assessed the content of the responses to the inquiries sent to state bodies as insufficient. According to journalists: 💬 a survey consisting of several questions is often answered in one sentence, 💬 in some cases, the answers provided are very general, not substantive, 💬 the answers sometimes resemble a pile of words, etc. 📌 According to 49.3% of journalists, responses to inquiries with numbered questions are "rarely" or "never" numbered. This indicates that information holders are either deliberately ignoring the statutory procedure for responding to a request, or are unaware of the regulation, or both. 📍 The link to the study "The right to information of journalists in Armenia-2024" is posted in the comments. It was implemented by FOICA in April 2024 within the framework of the "Media Development Program of Armenia" funded by USAID Armenia, which is implemented by Internews in Armenia. #mediaprograminarmenia, #FOICA #AccessToInformation 

As we look forward to the National Freedom of Information (FOI) Ranking, these success stories remind us of the FOI Act’s vital role in strengthening democracy and fostering an informed and transparent society. Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) BudgIT Nigeria The ICIR Accountability Lab Africa Freedom of Information Centre INTERNATIONAL PRESS CENTRE #FOIRanking2024

Why does Access to Information matters for #Africa? Find out from this blog the challenges and importance of ATI implementation. https://zurl.co/EIqq

Check out part 2 of the "Free Access to Information Law" on our #AfriThreads with #APRM #Africa2063 #accesstoinfo #digitaltransformation

How do you assess the quality of an evaluation conducted in a humanitarian setting? The OECD DAC criteria may work for 'standard' evaluations, but humanitarian settings sometimes have other special considerations. ALNAP developed the Quality Proforma in 2000/2001 as a way of assessing humanitarian evaluation reports. You can check it out here: https://lnkd.in/ePZWc-Ki According to ALNAP to ensure the quality of evaluations, focus on these key areas: 📌 Clear Terms of Reference (ToR) 📌 Appropriate Evaluation Methods 📌 Contextual Analysis 📌 Assessment of the Intervention 📌 Report Clarity and Accessibility ------- Join the upcoming webinar for real world examples of evaluations conducted in humanitarian settings. The event is conducted in collaboration with The Ukrainian Evaluation Association, where Dmytro Kondratenko will share practical insights with members of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E ) Academy. Only few spots available! 🔥 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gU3YF-Ps #Evaluation #HumanitarianAction

In continuation of our AfriThreads collaboration with the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), Part 2 of the "Governance mechanisms for the implementation of Agenda 2063 and Agenda 2030" report in partnership with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and The Sustainable Development Goals Center for Africa (SDGC/A) on Governance in the North and South Africa regions highlighting challenges and opportunities. Part 1 - https://bitly.cx/XC3u #SynerjiesxAPRM #afrithreads #Agenda2063 #AccessToInformation #Africa

As part of the UN Civil Society Conference, taking place in Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪 from 9-10 May, the Freedom Online Coalition (FOC) is co-sponsoring a workshop session titled "Multistakeholder Internet Governance: Enabling a Sustainable Digital Future", together with the EUI Robert Schuman Centre, the European Union, and the Internet Society Kenya Chapter, in partnership with the Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet). The workshop will gather lessons learned and best practices from the multistakeholder community, and define main priorities for the ongoing #PactfortheFuture and #GlobalDigitalCompact negotiations. It will also consider how the #UN system can more effectively embrace the #multistakeholder model essential for digital and Internet governance, and reflect on how this can contribute to deepening international partnerships in the UN context. The workshop will take place on Day 1 of the Conference from 10:15 - 11:30 local time, in Conference Room 8. For more information on the session, visit the following link: https://lnkd.in/g55BqVae. #InternetGovernance #2024UNCSC #GDC #WSIS

🌍 Join the Local Public Sector Alliance Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Working Group Webinar on Intergovernmental Supervision and Decentralization in Africa. 📢 We’re excited to invite you to the upcoming Local Public Sector Alliance (LPSA) Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Working Group Meeting. This engaging session will focus on intergovernmental relations—exploring the role of supervision mechanisms in shaping decentralization efforts across Africa. 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/evSrTeAW Key Discussion Points: - How has the implementation of intergovernmental supervision varied across different African countries? -How do prevailing intergovernmental supervision regimes affect local and regional governments? - Are these practices a barrier to decentralization and autonomy of sub-national governments, or are they necessary tools for stability and accountability? - What reforms or best practices can improve the balance between local autonomy and oversight? Join us for this dynamic discussion and connect with policymakers, practitioners, and researchers committed to strengthening decentralization and localization across Africa. 🌐 English-French interpretation will be available. 📢 Don’t miss out—register today and be part of the conversation! Jaap De Visser Tinashe Carlton Chigwata Gildas O. SACRAMENTO Judy Oduma Jamie Boex Paddy Siyanga Knudsen Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee (IGRTC) ILGS Ghana Marina Jandrevska Limabenla Jamir Lynnet Wambui Dullah Omar Institute (DOI) Dr. Kipkurui Chepkwony Gertrude Rose Gamwera Buyinga Kah Walla Alice Malongte #Decentralization #IntergovernmentalRelations #Governance #LPSA #LocalPublicSectorAlliance #Africa #localgovernance East African County and Local Governments Association (EACLGA)

Joint Statement on Somalia's Official Information Bill Somalia's Official Information Bill (OIB) is currently under scrutiny due to its significant and dangerous implications. This bill poses a severe threat to the fundamental right to access information, directly conflicting with the African Union Model Law on Access to Information and global human rights norms. We, the undersigned: 1) IFJ - International Federation of Journalists) 2) Reporters Without Borders (RSF) 3) Africa Freedom of Information Centre) 4) Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) 5) National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) Collectively urge the withdrawal of the OIB from Parliament for a thorough review. This action is essential to guarantee transparency, accountability and the essential right to know for all citizens of #Somalia.