What is Transparency?
Historical Background
Key Points
9 points- 1.
Ensures access to information held by public authorities
- 2.
Promotes accountability and reduces corruption
- 3.
Empowers citizens to participate in governance
- 4.
Requires proactive disclosure of information by government departments
- 5.
Establishes mechanisms for citizens to seek information
- 6.
Protects whistleblowers who expose wrongdoing
- 7.
Improves public trust in government
- 8.
Facilitates informed decision-making by citizens
- 9.
Strengthens democratic processes
Visual Insights
Understanding Transparency in Governance
This mind map illustrates the key aspects of transparency, its benefits, and the legal framework supporting it.
Transparency
- ●Definition
- ●Benefits
- ●Legal Framework
Recent Developments
5 developmentsIncreasing use of technology to enhance transparency (e-governance)
Challenges in implementing RTI effectively
Concerns about protection of whistleblowers
Efforts to promote proactive disclosure of information
Debate on balancing transparency with privacy and national security