Transparency and Right to Information (MALAA0002)

Commitment ID

MALAA0002

Commitment Title

Transparency and Right to Information

Problem

Awareness and Promotion of Integrity Principles and rules, Accountability, and Communication in Driving Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra Regional Council Success:

• Increased public awareness of their right to access information;
• Increase of demand for public information due to awareness campaigns;
• An accessible and user-friendly online transparency portal for government information and Open Government Partnership programs;
• Effective distribution of practical guides on accessing public information throughout the region.

Status quo

Clear identification of expectations from local economic agents regarding competitiveness and innovation-related information.

Action

Objectives:

• Inform and sensitize citizens and stakeholders about the importance of transparency and the right to access information;
• Strengthen dialogue and consultation mechanisms (citizens, associations, private sector);
• Facilitate access to public information and encourage proactive data publication;
• Strengthen technical and institutional capacities to ensure effective implementation of transparency;

Expected outcomes:

• Increased public awareness of their right to access information;
• Increase of demand for public information due to awareness campaigns;
• An accessible and user-friendly online transparency portal for government information and Open Government Partnership programs;
• Effective distribution of practical guides on accessing public information throughout the region;
• Regular and proactive publication of public information (e.g. budgets, projects, public contracts) in clear and understandable manner.

How will the commitment contribute to solving the public problem described above?

• Regular and proactive publication of public information (budgets, projects, and public contracts) in a clear and understandable manner;
• Simplify administrative procedures to facilitate access to information;
• Increase transparency in the conclusion of public contracts, providing access to contract details and related information;
• Build trust between citizens and public institutions through easy access to information;
• Improving the technical capabilities of public officials to use information technology to manage public data;
• Develop partnerships with specialized organizations to support transparency efforts;
• Establish a follow-up and feedback mechanism that allows citizens and stakeholders to assess the quality of published information and reveal any shortcomings;
• Use performance indicators to track progress, including citizen satisfaction and the amount of information published;

Publish annual reports on progress made and challenges encountered to inform the public.

What long-term goal as identified in your Open Government Strategy does this commitment relate to?

• Inform and sensitize citizens and stakeholders about the importance of transparency and the right to access to information;
• Strengthen dialogue and consultation mechanisms (citizens, associations, private sector);
• Facilitate access to public information and encourage proactive data publication;
• Strengthen technical and institutional capacities to ensure effective implementation of transparency;
• Ensure continuous evaluation of progress and adjust procedures accordingly;

Ensuring the sustainability of the approach through a strong legal and institutional framework.

Primary Policy Area

Open Data, Right to Information

Primary Sector

Cross-sectoral, Public Services (general)

What OGP value is this commitment relevant to?