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19 DECEMBER 2008
Council of Europe Adopts Weak Access to Information Convention
New convention fails to consider concerns of civil society groups, information commissioners, and parliamentarians.
31 OCTOBER 2008
Russia: Access to Information Face Contradictions
Constitutional norms often not reflected in official practice or citizen attitudes; First-ever nationwide study asks, “Glass half-full or half-empty?”
13 AUGUST 2008
Chile Becomes Latest Latin American Nation to Enact FOIA Law
Chile has become the latest country in Latin America and the world to promulgate a Freedom of Information Act law.
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28 SE
PTEMBER 2008

International Right-to-Know Day 2008

Milestones and Successes for Open Government in Latin America

Global Phenomenon Now Includes More Than 80 Countries

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ifti watch
transparency resources for international financial & trade institutions

22 DECEMBER 2008
World Bank, Others to Support CSOs with New Funds

22 DECEMBER 2008
World Bank Emphasizes Demand Side in Cambodian Project

01 DECEMBER 2008
International Lenders Permit Georgia to Limit Release
of Information; Groups Protest Lack of Transparency

24 SEPTEMBER 2008
Donor Transparency Goal of New International Effort; Commitments in Accra Agenda on Aid Called Too Weak

24 SEPTEMBER 2008
IMF Exploration of Governance Could Touch on Transparency

24 SEPTEMBER 2008
Three New Reports Highlight Need for Right to Know Laws

17 JULY 2008
ADB Denials Frustrate Civil Society Groups; Annual Report Suggests Gaps in Disclosure

16 MAY 2008
Canadian Government Reports on IFI Activity Get Good Grade

16 MAY 2008
GTI Calls EBRD Transparency Proposal Insufficient

24 MARCH 2008
Russia Urges IMF to Disclose Key Governance Proposal

 

 

 

 

 


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