Proactive disclosure needed for easier flow of info

Proactive disclosure makes flow of information easier for both seekers and providers, speakers told a programme held in the capital yesterday.

The programme was organised at the Information Commission office, marking the handover of a publication and video documentary "Tearing the Veil of Secrecy" to the chief information commissioner, prepared by Management and Resources Development Initiative (MRDI) under its project with Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF).

The publication contains lessons learnt from the Right to Information (RTI) Camp organised at Shinghajhuli in Chowgacha upazila of Jessore last year.

The camp aimed to make the people aware about the change information can bring to their lives and inspire them to use the RTI Act to get information that impacts their wellbeing.

Chief Information Commissioner Prof Dr Md Golam Rahman hailed the RTI camp as a new idea of advocacy.

Executive Director of MRDI Hasibur Rahman, Information Commissioner Nepal Chandra Sarker and Information Commission Secretary Sadaruddin Ahmed were also present.