Morocco advances access to information with the transfer of the transparency portal
Date: 2025-01-26
In a significant step toward promoting transparency and citizens’ right to access information, Minister Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni and Mr. Omar Seghrouchni, President of the Commission on the Right of Access to Information (CDAI) and the National Commission for the Control of Personal Data Protection (CNDP), have signed an agreement to transfer the national Transparency Portal, www.chafafiya.ma, to the CDAI.
The
initiative is a pivotal milestone in implementing the provisions of Law No. 31.13, which ensures the right of access to information for
all public institutions as specified in Article 2 of the law. The CDAI, tasked
with overseeing the proper application of this right at the national level,
will manage the portal, which serves as a digital bridge between institutions
and citizens.
The
www.chafafiya.ma portal is designed to be an
interactive platform where citizens can submit and track their requests for
access to information. By facilitating direct communication and transparency,
the portal aims to enhance public trust and ensure accountability across
institutions. This digital interface also reflects Morocco's broader commitment
to fostering good governance and aligning with international standards of open
government.
Minister
Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni stressed the importance of ensuring that all
institutions comply with the law and actively use the portal to make
information accessible to the public. Mr. Omar Seghrouchni reiterated the
CDAI’s commitment to providing the necessary technical and administrative
support to make the platform fully operational and effective in serving the
needs of Moroccan citizens.
The
transfer of www.chafafiya.ma indicates the Moroccan government’s
dedication to empowering its citizens by providing them with the tools to
access information. And it is expected to improve transparency, strengthen
civic engagement, and set a new benchmark for access to information across the
region.
By:
Robert Annor
