Ghana to host prestigious UNESCO conference on access to information

Ghana has been chosen by UNESCO to host this year's Global Conference on the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI), marking the first time the event is hosted by an African Member State.

Scheduled for October 1-2, 2024, in Accra, the conference aims to spotlight successful information access practices in Africa.

Under the theme "Mainstreaming Access to

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The conference will conclude by adopting the "Accra Statement" and launching a special publication commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Model Law on Access to Information in Africa. UNESCO's decision underscores Ghana's commitment to transparency and global collaboration.