The comprehensive five-year strategic plan of the Right to Information (RTI) Commission has been made public.
A new era of openness, accountability, and information accessibility from public institutions is intended by the plan, dubbed “Pathway to Open and Transparent Governance.”
The Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, praised the Commission’s forward-thinking approach that resulted in the creation of the strategic plan while addressing a distinguished audience of journalists, civil society organizations, and members of the general public at the unveiling event in Accra on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
”I want to, in particular, commend the RTI Commission for putting up this five-year strategic plan. They’re not only thinking about year by year what they are doing, but they have decided to think through the medium term and outline this five-year strategic plan that we want to outdoor. That is why we need to commend them strongly.”
On his part, Executive Secretary of the Commission, Yaw Sarpong Boateng, while presenting the plan, emphasized the Commission’s dedication to transparency and accountability. He remarked, “our strategic plan aims to bring about a significant shift in the landscape of governance. By envisioning the next five years, we ensure that our actions align with long-term objectives, fostering a culture of openness and responsiveness in public institutions.”
He claimed that because it goes beyond short-term goals and establishes a solid foundation for long-lasting changes in the public’s access to information, the plan’s comprehensive nature reflects the Commission’s commitment to advancing openness in governance.
He emphasized that key initiatives and strategies will be put into action over the course of the next five years as part of the plan’s gradual implementation, and that this will lead to better information dissemination, empowered citizens, and increased engagement between the government and its constituents.
In order to ensure that the plan is carried out, Mr. Boateng urged the stakeholders to continue their support.
A more inclusive and participatory style of governance in the nation, according to him, can be fostered by the participation of all stakeholders in the plan’s implementation.
The “Pathway to Open and Transparent Governance” plan is designed to steer the Commission’s operations towards building an informed citizenry, promoting transparency, and holding public institutions accountable for providing access to information.
