Day 2 of the 15th International Conference of Information Commissioners (ICIC) commenced with an address by Blanca Lilia Ibarra Cadena, Commissioner for National Institute of Transparency, Access to Information and Personal Data Protection (INAI) of Mexico, recapping Day 1 and outlining expectations for Day 2. The day proceeded with working groups focused on enhancing access to information worldwide.

The ICIC working groups tackled various topics, including the Transparency by Design Working Group, presented by Warren Seddon, Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), Freedom of Information (FOI) Director and Cibelle Brasil, Access to Information Director, Director of Brazil, which discussed reporting on transparency. The Training Working Group, led by Blanca Lilia Ibarra Cadena, presented on digital training platforms. The Law Cases Working Group, led by Adrián Alcalá Méndez, delved into relevant cases, while the Gender and People in Vulnerable Situations Working Group, led by María Gracia Andía, presented on access to information for vulnerable groups.

A panel discussion on the future of the ICIC conference was moderated by Toby Mendel, featuring panelists were Blanca Lilia Ibarra Cadena, INAI Chairperson, Andrew Ecclestone – Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, School of Government, Victoria University of Wellington Daren Fitzhenry – Information Commissioner’s Office, UK and Pansy Tlakula – South Africa Information Regulator and African Network of Information Commissions chairperson.

They discussed the conference’s impact and future directions. The host nation for the 16th ICIC conference in 2025 was announced as Germany.

The Right to Information Commission of Ghana is actively participating in the conference, engaging with international experts and sharing experiences in promoting transparency and accountability. The Commission’s participation demonstrates its commitment to upholding the right to information and promoting open governance in Ghana.