The Right to Information Commission Ghana on 4th May 2026 paid a working visit to La Commission du Droit d’Accès à l’Information (CDAI) in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco, marking a significant milestone in strengthening collaboration between the two institutions in the promotion of access to information and open governance.

The visit provided an opportunity for both institutions to exchange experiences, share best practices, and discuss their respective legal and institutional frameworks governing the right of access to information within their jurisdictions. Discussions also focused on deepening institutional cooperation, promoting peer learning, and advancing transparency and accountability mechanisms across Africa.

The delegation from the Right to Information Commission Ghana was led by Ms. Genevieve Shirley Lartey, Esq., Executive Secretary, and comprised Mr. Vincent Opoku, General Manager, Finance & Administration; Mr. Michael Duodu-Sakyiama of the PPBME Department; and Ms. Audrey Korlekuor Odjeawo of the Office of the Executive Secretary.

The delegation from La Commission du Droit d’Accès à l’Information (CDAI) was led by its President, Mr. Omar Seghrouchni.

The visit was further graced by the presence of Aidan Eyakuze, Chief Executive Officer of the Open Government Partnership, Tarik Nesh-Nash and Kgothatso Semela, Senior Regional Coordinator for Africa and the Middle East, who commended Ghana and Morocco for translating discussions on collaboration and cross-border learning into practical institutional engagement.

Both institutions reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in promoting transparency, accountability, citizen participation, and democratic governance. The partnership between CDAI and RTIC Ghana represents an important step toward building a more informed, participatory, and empowered African society.