The Ministry of Information is working to move the Right to Information (RTI) application process online.
This was announced by the Minister of Information, Hon. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, at a press briefing on Wednesday May 10, 2023 in Accra.
According to the Minister, the Ministry in collaboration with the RTI Commission and the Access to Information (ATI) Division of the Ministry has been working to operationalize an Online Records Management System (ORMS) to facilitate the application and processing of RTI requests.
The platform, he said is being developed in accordance with Section 18 of the RTI Act, 2019, and is aimed at digitizing the entire RTI process and enhancing efficiency.
“The Ministry, through the ATI Division, and in consultation with the RTI Commission, is working to operationalise an Online Records Management System (ORMS) to enable applicants to apply for information online, aid information officers in keeping accurate records, and increase efficiency”, the Minister said.
He added that the unique platform, which had been developed by Section 18 of the RTI Act, 2019, would not only digitize the process of RTI application and processing but would also transform records management across public institutions in the country and serve as a central resource centre for RTI.
Hon. Oppong Nkrumah stated that the online platform would aid information officers to keep accurate records, transform records management across public institutions, and serve as a central resource centre for RTI.
He further noted that the platform is aimed at making the application and processing of RTI requests easier and more accessible.
He explained that the move to an online platform for RTI application and processing was in line with the Government’s commitment to enhance transparency and accountability in public institutions.
The Minister called on public institutions to ensure that they have designated RTI officers and information units to facilitate the implementation of the law.
Source: MOI (PR Unit)
