Access to Public Information Act (APIA)

The Access to Public Information Act (APIA) was published In the State Gazette No. 55 of 7 July 2000. Most democratic countries have already adopted similar laws to help every citizen or organization to seek information by providing access to the largest database, that of the state. Such access should be free, because the state is not the sole owner of the information it collects. As information is a resource of vital importance at the present time, public servants must not be held in privilege because of their advantage of possessing it.

The goal of the Handbook "How to Get Access to Information" is to assist the citizens when they seek information. The handbook shows the necessary steps in the process of requesting information. The whole team of Access to information Programme Foundation participated in the preparation of this handbook.