Bringing Transparency to the Business Sector in Armenia
Bringing TransparencyAccording to OGP’s Articles of Governance, transparency occurs when “government-held information (including on activities and decisions) is open, comprehensive, timely, freely available to the public,... More to the Business Sector in Armenia
Summary
Around the world, anonymous companies appear in 70% of large-scale corruption cases. Since 2017, Armenia has been working to ensure greater business transparency and accountability to society through a series of beneficial ownershipDisclosing beneficial owners — those who ultimately control or profit from a business — is essential for combating corruption, stemming illicit financial flows, and fighting tax evasion. Technical spe... More and transparency reforms.
Shushan Doydoyan of the Freedom of Information Center for Armenia shares more in this interview with Factor TV.
Submitted by: Shushan Doydoyan
Shushan Doydoyan is the founder of the Freedom of Information Center of Armenia since 2001. Shushan is a FOI activist who initiated and promoted the adoption of Armenia’s law on “Freedom of Information.” in 2003. As the president of FOICA her current work includes undertaking and coordinating strategic litigation, public educationAccountability within the public education system is key to improving outcomes and attainment, and accountability is nearly impossible without transparent policies and opportunities for participation ... campaigns, organizing training for civil servants, civil society representatives, monitoring of implementation of freedom of information law, coordinating comprehensive social projects in the sphere of human rightsAn essential part of open government includes protecting the sacred freedoms and rights of all citizens, including the most vulnerable groups, and holding those who violate human rights accountable. T..., government transparency and openness.
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