Challenges and Strategies in Promoting Political Will and Transparency
Explore the essential aspects of political will, culture change, public participation, and legal frameworks in enhancing transparency and accountability. Delve into the importance of proactive disclosure, capacity-building, and civil society engagement in driving effective governance practices.
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7 broad areas: Political will Culture Change and Capacity Proactive Disclosure The Role of Parliament Resonance and Relevance Litigation Public Participation; and Civil Society
Why is Political Will so necessary? South Africa and Mauritius Constitution and Primary Legislation 20 years on why political will is still important Role of SAHRC
What are the common perceptions: insights into realchallenges Some approaches Incentivising Monitoring Support capacity/guidelines, localising
Common concerns: resources Local Government work at ward level Compliance rates Auditing compliance Advantages Compliance versus realisationof value objectives Non negotiable Synthesis and rationalisationof laws
Role Reporting and Accountability Increased activism Obligations in terms of international and regional frameworks UN Right to the Internet
When does FOI fail? Weakness in strategy Perceptions regarding Freedom of Information and Access to Information Types of requesters: vulnerable groups; access to justice Organic strategies
Access to justice Resonance socio economic rights Litigating on public participation and consultation Collective will to realisethe spirit of the legislation
Role Collaborations Significance to direct and indirect work New phenomenon: joining the dots
Legal: South Africa Threats to FOI New laws : Privacy laws, new structural mechanisms; Information Protection Regulator International [UN Developments 2011] Monitoring Vigilance Perception Fundamental Nature
Ms Chantal Kisoon A Chief Operations Officer South African Human Rights Commission Braampark; Johannesburg Gauteng, South Africa E: ckisoon@sahrc.org.za T: 27 11 877 3752 STRENGTH!!!
