The World Bank - Working for a world free of poverty

Syndicate content
Exploring the interactions among public opinion, governance, and the public sphere

About us

Welcome

"People, Spaces, Deliberation" was launched in 2008 by the Communication for Governance and Accountability Program (CommGAP) and is now published by the External Affairs Operational Communication of the World Bank. The blog is edited by Sina Odugbemi and Diana Chung.
Learn More>>

Laura Neuman's blog

President Carter Disseminates the Atlanta Declaration and Plan of Action

Submitted by Laura Neuman on Wed, 08/20/2008 - 10:43

Last month, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter forwarded the Atlanta Declaration and Plan of Action for the Advancement of the Right of Access to Information to all heads of state and leaders of the major international organizations and financial institutions, including World Bank President Robert Zoellick. Through personalized messages to every leader, President Carter urged them to ensure the right of access to information and its implementation and enforcement.