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Public sector information management in east and southern Africa: Implications for FOI, democracy and integrity in government

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  • Mutula, Stephen
  • Wamukoya, Justus M.

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Sound management of information contained in records and other information systems in the public sector is the sine qua non of democratic governance. For effective access to government held information, Freedom of Information (FOI) legislations impose significant duties and responsibilities on public authorities to give access to information. FOI legislation is premised on the principle that effective records management enables authorities to enforce wider government agenda to increase openness, transparency, trust and accountability in the public sector. Effective access, management and exploitation of official information are the means by which governments can demonstrate accountability and transparency in the use of public resources, expose corruption and fraud, protect citizens’ rights, as well as improve overall service delivery to citizens.

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  • Mutula, Stephen & Wamukoya, Justus M., 2009. "Public sector information management in east and southern Africa: Implications for FOI, democracy and integrity in government," International Journal of Information Management, Elsevier, vol. 29(5), pages 333-341.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ininma:v:29:y:2009:i:5:p:333-341
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2009.04.004
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