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As we look forward to commemorating the #IDUAI2021,
🙂How can we Build Back Better with #AccessToInfo?
25%Adopt ATI laws
50%Effectively implement ATI
25%Build strong institutions
16 votes • Final results APAI_WG retweeted
Why Public Access to Information Also Matters for Public Officials - article by @GilbertSendugwa
Read full article here: fesmedia-africa.fes.de/news/…
@fesmediaAfrica @UNESCO @GCICUganda @APAI_WG @FOICNig @MoICT_Ug @IFEX @AFEXafrica
#AccessToInfo
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eSwatini blocking internet is violation of citizens' rights to freedom of express, access to information among other rights points out @MISAregional, @IFEX, @AFEXAfrica, @cipesaug and @Panos_PSAf: ow.ly/mSG730rMth6 #KeepItOn @r2kcampaign @DeproseM @dewamavhinga @APAI_WG
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Here's a spreadsheet resource on which countries allow foreigners to file requests:
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bit.ly/3jErPhF
@TobyMendel @Law_Democracy @CarterCenter @africafoicentre @GilbertSendugwa @MRA_Nigeria @zoetitus @APAI_WG @EdetOjo @IFEX @HRNJUganda @a19right2info @anticorruption
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Access to election-related information is essential to the integrity of electoral processes in the democratic world.
@gmpressunion @Panos_PSAf
@africafoicentre
#AccessToElectoralInfo
#ZambiaElections2021 – at Lusaka, Zambia
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@SocAccPlatform
Thru our "Enhancing Transparency & Accountability in Electoral Processes in Africa" project, funded by @NEDemocracy & @africafoicentre, we have managed to increase citizen's participation in electoral processes in Zambia, Gambia & Uganda.
#AccessToElectoralInfo – at Lusaka, Zambia
APAI_WG retweeted
Thru support from @NEDemocracy, @Panos_PSAf in partnership with @africafoicentre & @gmpressunion conducted analyses of the legal frameworks in Zambia, Uganda & the Gambia & we discovered that Acess to Information is the bridge to sustainable development.
#AcessToElectoralInfor – at Lusaka, Zambia
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6.Voter education should be prioritized by developing voter education manuals, policies in consultation with all relevant stakeholders including political parties, civil society and the citizens, among others.
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5.Should proactively disclose the nature of and determination of complaints received during electoral period. These should be documented and published in its reports.
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Election Management Bodies (EMBs)
4.Should proactively disclose electoral information designed for all persons, including person’s with disability consistent with the Guidelines and the African Model Law on Access to Information.
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3. EMBs should proactively disclose the number and details of accredited election observers for a particular election, as well as information on election observers whose applications for accreditation are rejected and the reasons thereof.
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2.EMBs should publish complete procurement information, its budgets and expenses incurred in facilitating electoral processes.
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Election Management Bodies (EMBs)
1.EMBs should adopt Guidelines on Access to Information and Elections consistent with Guidelines on Access to Information and Elections in Africa @Panos_PSAf @NEDemocracy @AFEXafrica @ARTICLE19Gambia @GambiaIec @CCEGambia @CAGambia @msbahdynamic
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RECOMMENDATIONS: Appointing Authority
3.Proactively disclose information on the procedure for termination of appointed members of the Electoral Management Bodies.
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RECOMMENDATIONS: Appointing Authority
2.Ensure that mechanisms for public participation in the appointment of members of the Electoral Management Bodies are in place.
APAI_WG retweeted
RECOMMENDATIONS: Appointing Authority
1.Member states should make efforts to better publicise selection & processes followed when appointing members of Electoral Management Bodies @Panos_PSAf @NEDemocracy @AFEXafrica @ARTICLE19Gambia @GambiaIec @CCEGambia @CAGambia @msbahdynamic
APAI_WG retweeted
#Zambia and #TheGambia do not have specific laws on access to information. This has affected the implementation of #AccessToelectoralInfo. It is urgent that these laws are passed to facilitate meaningful electoral processes
@NEDemocracy @IFEX @IDRC_CRDI @AFEXafrica @Hewlett_Found
APAI_WG retweeted
There should be disclosure of information about public safety & the role of law enforcement agencies before, during & after elections to ensure that people involved in managing elections are accountable.
@Panos_PSAf @africafoicentre @gmpressunion – at Lusaka, Zambia
Studies in Uganda, Zambia & The Gambia indicate that elections in Africa have been marred by electoral violence. This includes the harassment & arrest of opposition leaders, intimidation of voters, & in some cases, violent clashes between protestors & security agencies. @IFES1987
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The failure by the relevant electoral stakeholders to proactively disclose information breeds distrust & lack of confidence which is usually exhibited when voters express their frustration at real or perceived disenfranchisement. @NEDemocracy @USAID @IFEX
#AccessToElectoralInfo
APAI_WG retweeted
Past experiences across the continent illustrate the dangers that the lack of information during the electoral process pauses to peace, security and stability. @AUC_PAPS @Panos_PSAf @gmpressunion @NEDemocracy @IFEX @FOIAnet @tobyjmcintosh @TobyMendel
#AccessToElectoralInfo