Open, unimpeded and inexpensive access to relevant information for everyone is a basic requirement for active participation of civil society in political decision-making processes and in turn a working democracy. The SDC supports projects in the field of access to information around the world. A basic component of this work consists of strengthening disadvantaged sectors of society (empowerment) within activities to promote good governance (participation, transparency, accountability).Activities favouring an independent and varied media landscape are at the top of the list. With contact information, guidance and glossary definitions of relevant principles and terms. In English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.(Original source: http://www.deza.admin.ch/en/Home/Activities/Process_and_methodic_compet…)
