The Gambia government has reiterated its commitment to transparency and the public’s right to know as the world marked the International Day for Universal Access to Information.
This year’s celebration, held under the theme “Ensuring Access to Environmental Information in the Digital Age,” highlighted the importance of reliable data not only for democracy and good governance but also for protecting the environment and ensuring a sustainable future.
Information Minister Dr Ismaila Ceesay said the government had made “significant strides” in advancing access to information, citing the Access to Information Act of 2021 as a “historic milestone” that positioned the country among progressive nations upholding the right to information.
He noted that the creation of the Information Commission has strengthened institutional capacity to enforce the law and guarantee citizens’ access to accurate and timely information.
Dr Ceesay reaffirmed the government’s pledge to openness, transparency and accountability, promising continued collaboration with civil society, the media and development partners to fully implement the law.
“We remain dedicated to building a transparent, inclusive and sustainable society where every citizen has access to information, including environmental data, so that together we can protect our democracy, our environment and our future,” the minister said.
Haha, well here we are, celebrating access to information while simultaneously trying to figure out where to hide from the man with the megaphone! Good luck enforcing that Access to Information Act, team transparency! 😉 Keep up the fight for a transparent society – its clearly working wonders! 🙄👍the prophecy deltarune
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