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الوقائع الإخبارية
International Access to Information Day Seminar
The National Library Department, in cooperation with the Jordanian Transparency Center, organized a seminar on the right to access information, in celebration of International Right to Information Day. Participants affirmed that Jordan was the first Arab country to enact a law guaranteeing this right in 2007. They emphasized that the law has become a fundamental pillar in promoting transparency, integrity, and accountability, especially with the advancements in technology and the proliferation of information sources. They also noted that the government and official entities have invested in capacity building and awareness-raising efforts. Furthermore, the law contributes to enhancing community participation and developing trust between citizens and institutions. It was also highlighted that Jordan has enacted recent laws and amendments and established a system for organizing and indexing information aimed at improving administrative performance and transparency.
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