Access to information and whistleblower protection legislation is a key component to achieving good governance through transparency and accountability in democratic systems.
In Lebanon, neither of these laws currently exist. Efforts within the Lebanese society to pass legislation on access to information date back over 10 years but have yet to be implemented.
Access to information can enhance your credibility with voters and help you govern more effectively.
Whistleblower legislation provides civil servants who witness corruption the protection they need to report it.
Journalists with access to information can serve the public interest through better investigative reporting.
Access to information improves the investment climate in Lebanon and can help you increase profits.
