It is an initiative of the Office of the Prime Minister, in partnership with Africa Freedom of Information Centre and the Collaboration on International ICT Policy in East and Southern Africa.
The launch was officiated by Hon. Rose Namayanja Nsereko, Minister of Information and National Guidance who highlighted the changes that government has undertaken in improving information availability within government and amongst Ugandan citizens. She noted, "The tool avails to Ugandans an opportunity to access public information. We as government can also use the platform when planning by identifying the types of information that citizens most request." She also added that the platform will increase public scrutiny of the Ugandan government and enhance transparency and accountability to citizens.
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