Though there have been great advances over the past decade in the access to information (ATI) field, there remain a number of challenges including countries without laws, patchy implementation, and some continued resistance. Numerous countries with once vibrant and robust access to information legislation are now in retreat, while the passage of new laws has slowed, and implementation efforts are often insufficient. Moreover, it remains unclear that the myriad benefits of the right to information are in fact reaching the most disadvantaged people and promoting the anticipated societal transformations.
The following regional and international conferences recognize the need to reflect on the successes and obstacles and consider the emerging issues.
In English:
African Regional Conference on the Right of Access to Information, Feb. 7-9, 2010
En français:
Conférence Régionale Africaine sur le Droit d'Accès à l'Information
In English:
Americas Regional Conference on the Right of Access to Information, April 28-30, 2009
En español:
Conferencia Regional de las Américas sobre el Derecho de Acceso a la Información
In English:
International Conference on the Right to Public Information, February 27-29, 2008
Please sign up below for important news about the work of The Carter Center and special event invitations.
