Access Quote by Koichiro Matsuura
“Ensuring the access of all citizens to government information and to essential information for human development is a must for every democratic society.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN General Assembly, 2005
Open access to government and development data is essential for transparency and societal progress.
In simple terms: Everyone should freely get important information.
Key Takeaway
Promote open data policies.
Themes
transparency
democracy
human rights
Mood
concerned
optimistic
Type
political
educational
When to use this quote
- journalism
- education
- healthcare
- civic tech
Key Concepts
information equity
public policy
Questions to Reflect On
- What data should remain restricted?
- How to ensure data quality?
A Different Perspective
Balancing privacy with openness is challenging.
