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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.

The Right to Information Commission (“the Commission”), on Thursday, 30th April 2026, held a Staff Durbar at its Head Office in Dzorwulu, Accra.

The durbar, third in the series since the assumption of office by the Executive Secretary, marked the successful conclusion of her departmental engagement sessions and brought together Management and staff of the Commission for reflection, engagement, and alignment on the Commission’s strategic direction.

In her opening address, the Executive Secretary, Ms. Genevieve Shirley Lartey, Esq., highlighted key achievements of the Commission over the past year, expressed sincere appreciation to staff for their dedication and resilience, and provided updates on ongoing initiatives and operational priorities aimed at strengthening the Commission’s mandate.

A key highlight of the event was the launch of the Commission’s inaugural Staff Recognition Award Scheme, established to acknowledge and reward outstanding performance, commitment, and excellence among staff.

The award recipients were:

 • Michael Duodo-Sakyima – PPBME Department

 • Nana Kwamena Esa De Veer – Accounts Department

 • Louis Opoku – Legal Department

 • Emmanuel Donkor – Estate Unit

Management congratulated the awardees and encouraged all staff to continue demonstrating professionalism, teamwork, and an unwavering commitment to the Commission’s mandate.

The Commission remains committed to fostering a motivated workforce and strengthening internal engagement as it continues to promote transparency, accountability, and the effective implementation of the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989).

The Right to Information Commission (RTIC) participated in the 2026 Freedom of Information Conference, popularly known as Sunshine Fest, a leading global forum on access to information and government transparency. The conference, convened by the Brechner Freedom of Information Project and co-hosted this year by MuckRock, was held from 15th to 17th March 2026 at Johns Hopkins University in Washington, D.C., United States.

The event brought together key international stakeholders in transparency and access to information and also marked the 60th anniversary of the passage of the Freedom of Information Act in the United States. The Commission was represented by its Executive Secretary, 𝐌𝐬. 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐲, 𝐄𝐬𝐪.

The conference commenced with a networking mixer and the Sunshine Science Fair, providing an informal platform for participants to connect and exchange ideas ahead of the main sessions. Over the course of the conference, more than twenty plenary and breakout sessions explored critical issues including transparency and accountability, the use of technology and artificial intelligence in records access, emerging challenges in freedom of information regimes globally, and strategies for strengthening collaboration between information requesters and public institutions.

Sessions attended by the Commission focused on practical and policy-oriented themes aligned with its mandate. These included transparency promotion, lessons from leading freedom of information jurisdictions, judicial transparency, agency best practices, funding of freedom of information (FOI) systems, commercial partnerships, effective access strategies, and the management of vexatious applications. The Executive Secretary actively participated in discussions on agency best practices, funding of FOI, commercial partnerships, and vexatious applications, contributing Ghana’s perspective and drawing insights to inform the Commission’s ongoing work.

The engagements provided valuable insights into addressing implementation challenges such as managing complex requests, enhancing non-litigation dispute resolution mechanisms, expanding public awareness of information rights, and securing sustainable support for transparency systems.

During the breakout sessions, the Executive Secretary contributed to discussions on global trends in access to information and shared Ghana’s experience in implementing the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989). On the sidelines of the conference, she held strategic engagements with Mr. David Cuillier, Director of the Freedom of Information Project at the Brechner Center for the Advancement of the First Amendment; Ms. Alina Semo, a leading authority on the United States’ records and archives administration framework; and Mr. John Edwards, Information Commissioner, to exchange perspectives on strengthening access to information systems, enhancing institutional collaboration, and advancing global transparency practices. Participation in Sunshine Fest provided the Commission with an important platform to learn from countries with well-established freedom of information systems, strengthen international networks, and position Ghana’s Right to Information implementation within the global transparency agenda.

The engagement further enhanced the Commission’s international visibility and generated practical insights to support ongoing efforts to deepen access to information, promote accountability, and strengthen democratic governance in Ghana.

The Right to Information Commission (RTIC), in collaboration with the British High Commission on Wednesday 19th December, 2025 hosted a high-level breakfast meeting with members of the diplomatic community as part of efforts to deepen stakeholder engagement and strengthen partnerships.

The engagement brought together the Commission’s Governing Board, Management, and selected staff to deliberate on key institutional priorities. Central to the discussions were the Commission’s Medium-Term Development Plan and insights from the Implementation Assessment Survey conducted with the support of the Centre for Law and Democracy.

Delivering the welcome address, H.E. Dr. Christian Rogg, British High Commissioner to Ghana, underscored the essential role of trust, transparency, and citizen participation in democratic governance.  He noted  that access to information is fundamental to accountability and responsive government

In her presentation, titled “The Journey Thus Far,” the Executive Secretary, 𝐌𝐬. 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐲 , outlined the Commission’s achievements since its establishment and identified key areas requiring further attention to strengthen access to information nationwide.

The Chairman of the Governing Board, Dr. James Kwaku Asante, emphasized the importance of sustained engagement with stakeholders and expressed appreciation  to development partners and collaborators for their continued support of the Commission’s mandate.

This engagement reaffirmed RTIC’s commitment to promoting transparency, accountability, and the effective implementation of the Right to Information Law, while strengthening collaboration with international partners.

The Right to Information Commission (RTIC) marked a significant milestone on October 23, 2025, with a grand Stakeholders’ Conference held at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel, Accra.

The event, themed “𝐑𝐓𝐈 @ 𝟓: 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐫𝐚”, brought together esteemed guests from public and private institutions, the media, civil society organizations, and international partners

The conference provided a platform to share achievements, discuss policy directions, and explore collaboration opportunities aimed at advancing the work of the Commission.  Dignitaries in attendance included Ms. Genevieve Shirley Lartey, Executive Secretary of the RTIC; His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse, Hon. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State for Government Communications; and Dr. Dominic Akurutinga Ayine, Minister for Justice and Attorney General.

In her opening remarks, Ms. Genevieve Shirley Lartey highlighted the Commission’s progress, achievements, and challenges over the past five years, and outlined strategic priorities, and vision for the Commission’s future growth. Hon. Felix Kwakye Ofosu commended the Commission’s steadfast commitment to promoting access to information and transparency, while Dr. Dominic Akurutinga Ayine reaffirmed the government’s commitment to open justice, good governance, and accountability.

As part of the anniversary celebration, the Commission officially unveiled its 5th Anniversary Commemorative cloth, symbolizing unity and the collective journey of Ghana’s transparency agenda.

The event was attended by members of the Governing Board of RTIC, Management and staff of the Commission, Civil Society Organizations, and other key stakeholders.

The Commission also extended special recognition to strategic partners and collaborators whose unwavering support and contributions have been instrumental to the success and growth of the RTI regime since its inception.