Abstract
This chapter provides an overview of the fundamental right to access information as a key element of civic space and open government. It first outlines the role of access to information as a right, its intersection with other civic freedoms, and how the right is protected and promoted through international treaties and conventions. The chapter then focuses on the legal framework for access to information (ATI), including constitutional recognition and ATI laws, and how their various provisions can be more effectively implemented to foster civic space. Finally, it outlines trends, challenges and opportunities for strengthening the right to access information.
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