Open Government Partnership - Armenia

This report analyzes all 133 ATI commitments submitted by OGP participating countries since 2011 as part of their national action plans and it is quite innovative as it is based on implementation-related data of such commitments produced by the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) of the OGP. The report prepared for the World Bank on the progress of Access to Information commitments within OGP national action plans. 

Executive Summary

Access to information (ATI) has become a cornerstone for open government. In addition of being recognized as a fundamental human right, it is also a key mechanism that contributes to increase transparency of governments, and to promote informed citizen engagement. In light of this, the Open Government Partnership (OGP) includes the provision for ATI legislation as one of the eligibility criteria for countries to join the OGP.

Given the importance placed on ATI legislation across the globe, this report analyzes all 133 ATI commitments submitted by OGP participating countries since 2011 as part of their national action plans (NAPs), and based on implementation-related data of such commitments produced by the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) of the OGP. This report aims to identify areas of opportunity for peer learning and support for countries in the process of implementing new ATI legislation or for those interested in amending existing ATI laws in the context of OGP.

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