Morocco leads Arab info access efforts

The article discusses the legal and institutional development of the right to access information in Arab countries, with a focus on Morocco's notable and advanced experience. The report highlights that Morocco became the first Arab country to constitutionally enshrine the right to information under Article 27 of the 2011 Constitution, in addition to passing Law No. 31.13 to regulate its practice, thereby enhancing transparency and strengthening trust between citizens and state institutions. Morocco is also actively working on developing a deterrent legal and institutional framework to ensure effective implementation of this right. In contrast, the Tunisian model is considered one of the most legally advanced experiences in the Arab world, despite setbacks in the legal rights arena following the closure of the Access to Information Authority in 2025. Jordan is regarded as a promising example after updating Law No. 47 of 2024, especially in areas such as proactive disclosure and cataloging. Meanwhile, Lebanon and Egypt's experiences remain weak, with either a lack of effective laws or institutional regression, highlighting the disparities and varying levels of development in the right to access information among Arab countries. In conclusion, Morocco's experience stands out as the most developed and comprehensive in the region, combining constitutional recognition with institutional implementation. Other countries’ experiences vary between legislative progress, institutional decline, or a lack of an effective legal framework altogether.

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