Editor’s Note
In a significant step toward inclusive governance, Ghana’s Right to Information Commission is preparing Braille editions of transparency laws to ensure visually impaired citizens and students can access crucial government information. This initiative, announced ahead of the commission’s fifth anniversary, underscores the ongoing commitment to making public information truly accessible to all.
The Right to Information Commission will produce special editions of Ghana’s transparency legislation to make government information more accessible to visually impaired citizens and students.
Executive Secretary Genevieve Shirley Lartey announced the initiative during preparations for the commission’s fifth anniversary events scheduled for October.
The announcement came during the launch of anniversary activities under the theme focusing on transparency and environmental information in the digital era. Lartey highlighted the commission’s progress over the past five years in promoting accountability and citizen empowerment through its annual Right to Information Month programs and compliance enforcement efforts.
Despite these achievements, Deputy Chairperson Elizabeth Asare noted the commission faces significant challenges including financial constraints, inadequate staffing, and insufficient facilities.
The anniversary celebrations will include media engagements, stakeholder conferences, and team-building activities alongside the International Day for Universal Access to Information observances. Commission leaders urged citizens and civil society organizations to continue collaborating in building a culture of openness and governmental accountability.