The right of access to information is an important human right, necessary for the enjoyment of other human rights.

The right to information is essential for transparent and accountable government. The right of access to information makes possible the public involvement in formulating social policies and in the decision-making processes of governance

The right to information can only be effectively exercised and implemented on the basis of laws, regulating this right in accordance with international standards


The Awards committee 2006

Alexander Kashumov - Head of the legal team of Access to Information Programme (AIP)

Emiliana Jivkova, Programme Analyst, UN Development programme

Fany Davidova - AIP lawyer

Ginka Kapitanova, - Executive Director of the Foundation for Local Government Reform (FLGR)

Gergana Jouleva - Executive director of Access to Information Programme

Hristo Hristov, journalist, winner of the special "Golden Key" award for outstanding contribution to freedom of information in 2005

Nikolay Marekov - Software specialist - AIP

Petko Georgiev - Executive Director of ProMedia

Radostina Zaharieva - Ministry of State Administration and Administrative Reform

Svetlozar Jelev, Head of Book Publishing Department, Ciela Soft and Publishing

William Popov, winner of three honorary diplomas and the "Goldan Key" award for 2006

 

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