This project developed an understanding of the provisions of Right to Information among elected representatives and civil servants, so that they can change their attitude from ‘reluctance to share information about governance’ to ‘voluntary giver of information’.
Objectives:
To develop an understanding of the provisions of Right to Information among ERs and civil servants, so that they can change their attitude of ‘reluctance to share information about governance’ to ‘voluntary giver of information’.
Geographical Spread:
The project covered 10 states in India
Key areas/components:
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District level workshops for ERs and Civil Servants on RTI in 10 States
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Focussed group discussions with ERs at the village level and block level
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Public hearings at the district headquarters on implementation status of RTI
Key outputs:
The engagement with these constituencies helped the citizens in accessing information from the public institutions, as they were willing to shed their reluctance
Year/Period:
2006 – 2008
Client:
DVV International, Germany