While there is still a long way towards effective implementation, Vietnam finally has a law affirming citizens’ right to information. Transparency International’s national chapter actively contributed to the legislative process, helping ensure a stronger legal framework.

Transparency Int’l – 14 April 2020

When Vietnam’s Law on Access to Information took effect in July 2018, it was long overdue. For many years, citizens had found it very difficult to get government guidance on vital issues like health care, borrowing and employment. Businesses had needed to use personal connections to access information held by state agencies, which regularly refused to clarify policies and share socio-economic development plans. Needless to say, few businesses and citizens could hold their government accountable using information.

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