Right to Information Guide for Myanmar
Table of Contents
Introduction: What is the Right to Information ..................................................................... 1
1.
The Importance of the Right to Information .................................................................. 2
1.1.
Democracy and Accountability .................................................................................... 2
1.2.
Sound Development .................................................................................................... 2
1.3.
Relations with Citizens.................................................................................................. 3
1.4.
Accountability .............................................................................................................. 3
1.5.
Improving Administrative and Organisational Efficiency ............................................. 3
1.6.
Dignity and Personal Goals .......................................................................................... 4
1.7.
Economic and Business Benefits .................................................................................. 4
1.8.
Combatting Corruption ................................................................................................ 4
2.
Implementing the right to information .......................................................................... 5
3.
Exceptions to the right to information .......................................................................... 6
4.
Appeals .......................................................................................................................... 8
5.
Sanctions and Protections ............................................................................................. 9
6.
Promotional Measures ................................................................................................... 9
Conclusion ........................................................................................................................... 10
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