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From Civil Servant to Global Advocate

From Civil Servant to Global Advocate

FromVoices of Open Government


From Civil Servant to Global Advocate

FromVoices of Open Government

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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Nov 15, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The right to access information is a critical component of open government and democracy. Citizens armed with information can participate in decision-making. And they can make governments more efficient and accountable.
Aruna Roy has dedicated her entire life to ensuring citizens are empowered by public information. She is the founder of a non-party political organization that mobilizes collective action in order to secure the rights of the rural poor called MKSS.
In today’s episode Aruna tells us how she contributed to passing the Right to Information Act in India and why her fight isn’t over.
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Released:
Nov 15, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (21)

How do we do government differently? Listen to conversations with leaders who break the mold — from anti-corruption advocates to social justice champions, and public servants who fight for transparency, inclusion, participation, and accountability in government. Join host Stephanie Bluma as she shares insights on what governments and civil society from different regions of the world can learn from each other — and how we can renew our societies. This podcast is a production of Open Government Partnership and Hueman Group Media.