Openness and participation

The usage of information and communication technology by parliaments can enhance the transparency and accountability of institutions and legislative processes as well as provide an opportunity to engage citizens. This report has been researched and produced by WFD at the request of the Oliy Majlis, the Parliament of Uzbekistan, to inform its work towards digitizing and opening parliamentary activities.

The usage of information and communication technology by parliaments can enhance the transparency and accountability of institutions and legislative processes as well as provide an opportunity to engage citizens. This report has been researched and produced by WFD at the request of the Oliy Majlis, the Parliament of Uzbekistan, to inform its work towards digitizing and opening parliamentary activities.

The critical question of operating environment for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) has been an issue of concern globally as well as in the East African Community (EAC) region. In its 2013 State of Civil Society Report, the World Alliance for Citizen