LESSON
Lesson Learned: Strengthening Municipal Capacity for Access to Public Information in El Salvador
The project developed materials and tools of excellent quality. These contributed to extending knowledge among the various beneficiaries in El Salvador. The materials became a key component for sustainability since they could be used in future initiatives. Resources such as the ‘Citizen Education booklet: the Right to Access Public Information in the Municipality’, was based on the specific needs and experiences of the target audience.
Project Partner
Fundacion Dr. Guillermo Manuel Ungo
Project Description
The grantee sought to improve the fundamental conditions for democracy in El Salvador by helping municipal governments enforce the Law on the Access to Public Information. The project strategy focused on strengthening the capacities of public and private stakeholders to publicize, implement and enhance citizen oversight of enforcement of the law. The project successfully contributed to improving the cultural and institutional conditions required for transparency and the participation of citizens in democratic institutions. At the same time there was an increase in the knowledge of citizens about the importance of the right to public information and of citizen oversight. It is worth stressing the relevance and good design of the proposed methodology which was based on training multipliers and carrying out an in-depth analysis of the needs of the actors involved.
Report
Evaluation Date
August 2014
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