ARTICLE 19 and Information Commission train public officials to
provide information
ARTICLE 19 Bangladesh in collaboration with the Information Commission
have conducted the first ever training for public officials
responsible for providing information under the 2009 Right to
Information Act.
Inaugurating the training as part of a week-long programme to
celebrate Right to Know day, the Chief Information Commissioner,
Muhammad Zamir, pointed out that, "Because of lack of financial and
technical support public officials at every level are being deprived
of the necessary training essential for enabling them to undertake
their due responsibilities under the Act. I commend ARTICLE 19 for
supporting the Commission in taking such an initiative."
The training focused on international principles and standards,
obligations for disclosure, the role of the Information Commission,
appeals and complaints processes, the use of exemptions and access to
information issues relating to poverty, climate justice and
corruption.
The participants acknowledged the urgent need for training to build
their capacity. Commenting on its usefulness, public official Anwarul
Islam Sikder said, "This kind of training will go a long way in
educating officials on the specific provisions of the Act and in
delivering their obligations under the Act."
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Urvashi Sharma
RTI Helpmail( Web Based )
aishwaryaj2010@gmail.com
Mobile Rti Helpline
8081898081 ( 8 A.M. to 10 P.M. )
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