The Right to Information Commission (RTIC) of Ghana is currently attending the International Conference of Information Commissioners (ICIC) in the Philippines.
This conference is an important gathering of Information Commissioners and Ombudsmen from around the world, who come together to share their experiences, best practices and challenges in promoting access to information.
The theme of this year’s ICIC conference is “Access to Information: Building Back Better for a World That Works”. The conference is focused on exploring the role of information commissioners in promoting access to information.
The conference is an opportunity for the RTIC of Ghana to learn from other information commissioners from around the world, and to share their experiences and challenges in promoting access to information in Ghana. It is also an opportunity for the commission to showcase the progress they have made since their establishment in 2019.
Participating in international conferences such as the ICIC is important for the RTIC of Ghana as it helps the Commission to stay up-to-date with the latest developments and best practices in promoting access to information. It also provides an opportunity for the Commission to network and build relationships with other information commissioners from around the world, which can be valuable in promoting international cooperation in the area of access to information.
The RTIC of Ghana’s participation in the ICIC conference is a positive step towards promoting access to information and transparency in the public sector in Ghana.
The Executive Secretary of the RTI Commission, Yaw Sarpong Boateng earlier moderated on a topic: “The Role of Access to Information in Development.” from 13:30pm to 14:30pm Philippine time.
The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Yaw Sarpong Boateng Esq. and Secretary to the Board of the Commission, Ms. Kate Swanzy are the representatives of RTIC of Ghana in the ongoing ICIC.
The Conference is expected to end on 21st June, 2023.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Kwabena Nyarko Abronoma
