BackUNESCO has extended the deadline of the 2021 UNESCO Survey on Public Access to Information (SDG Indicator 16.10.2) to 21 May 2021 and invites IOI members to take part in it.
UNESCO launched the survey on 6 April 2021, in line with its role as the UN custodian agency for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Indicator 16.10.2 that tracks progress on the adoption and implementation of “constitutional, statutory and/or policy guarantees for public access to information”. In this context, UNESCO, via its International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC), has been mandated by its Member States to monitor and report progress on this indicator worldwide.
The invitations to complete the survey were sent to the central oversight body responsible for access to information (such as Information Commission or Commissioner, Data Protection or Privacy Commission or Commissioner, Human Rights Commission, Ombudsman, and Department/Ministry/Agency). Where applicable, invitations were also sent to SDG focal points in each country in order to facilitate effective coordination of data collection/sharing among relevant stakeholders.
Results from the survey will not assign countries to any level category (e.g.: low, medium or high). They will only contribute to global aggregates that will illustrate overall trends. Findings of the survey will be reported to UNESCO Member States via the IPDC Council and will be included in other important reporting exercises at the international level, including the annual UN Secretary-General SDG Progress Report. Responses from countries will also enable UNESCO to develop a comprehensive database. Equally important, the data may be of value for countries at the national level to assess progress towards SDG 16 in your country.
If you find any difficulties in completing the survey, kindly get in touch with UNESCO SDG 16.10.2 Team (SDG16.10.2@unesco.org) who stands ready to assist. If your country happens to not receive the invitation, and would like to participate, you may also contact UNESCO through the e-mail address.
More information about the survey can be found on UNESCO's website.
Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
