Assess Implementation of Law of Access to Administrative Documents (PT0020)
Overview
At-a-Glance
Action Plan: Portugal Action Plan 2023-2027 (December)
Action Plan Cycle: 2023
Status:
Institutions
Lead Institution: CADA
Support Institution(s): PASC-CC, International Transparency – Portugal - TI, Platform Article 37, Follow-up Group
Policy Areas
Access to Information, Anti Corruption and Integrity, Right to InformationIRM Review
IRM Report: Pending IRM Review
Early Results: Pending IRM Review
Design i
Verifiable: Pending IRM Review
Relevant to OGP Values: Pending IRM Review
Ambition (see definition): Pending IRM Review
Implementation i
Completion: Pending IRM Review
Description
Brief Description of the Commitment
The objective of the Assessment of the implementation and effects of LADA is to assess compliance with the Law on Access to Administrative Documents (LADA) by public bodies and entities in Portugal. The evaluation also aims to identify the effects of LADA on transparency and civic participation. The LADA assessment is an important initiative to promote transparency and civic participation in Portugal. The assessment will help identify LADA's strengths and weaknesses and propose measures to improve its implementation.
Problem Definition
1. What problem does the commitment aim to address? Access to administrative documents is an essential condition for scrutinizing administrative activity and for deepening participatory democracy. However, there are few studies that allow us to understand how LADA has been implemented and its effects. This evaluation study fills this gap.
2. What are the causes of the problem? Lack of previous assessment.
Commitment Description
1. What has been done so far to solve the problem? Not applicable
2. What solution are you proposing? Existence of a study on the implementation and effects of the law. Improve the implementation and results of the law; contribute relevant information to the (re)design of the intervention.
3. What results do we want to achieve by implementing this commitment? The evaluation can help understand whether LADA is being implemented effectively and whether citizens are having access to the public information they need. The evaluation can help identify areas where LADA can be improved so that it can be more effective in promoting transparency and civic participation. The assessment can help raise awareness among citizens about their right to access public information. The LADA assessment is an important step towards strengthening democracy in Portugal.
Commitment Planning (Milestones | Expected Completion Date)
Consolidate the methodology, structure the evaluation and adjust the calendar | January 2024
Final report | April 2024
Public presentation | June 2027
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