Compromisso 3
Commitment #3 | Assessment of the implementation and effects of Law on access to administrative documents
What is the commitment?
The objective of the Assessment of the implementation and effects of LADA is to assess compliance with the Law on Access to Administrative Documents (LADA) by public bodies and entities in Portugal. The evaluation also aims to identify the effects of LADA on transparency and civic participation.
The LADA assessment is an important initiative to promote transparency and civic participation in Portugal. The assessment will help identify LADA's strengths and weaknesses and propose measures to improve its implementation.
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Macro Activitie 1: Consolidate the methodology, structure the evaluation and adjust the calendar
Macro Activitie 2: Final report
Macro Activitie 3: Public presentation
State point
Macro activity 1 was completed on the scheduled date. An evaluation monitoring group (EA) was set up, with seven personalities (from civil society, academia and Public Administration staff). And the evaluation methodology was presented and discussed with the EA. After this consultation, a preliminary report was prepared (with the objectives, methodological strategy and evaluation schedule).
After this, the law was evaluated, as planned, and a preliminary final report was presented to the EA at the end of February. The EA made several comments and made suggestions. These proposals were integrated into the final evaluation report, already completed and delivered (and ahead of schedule) – Macro Activity 2.
The main conclusions of the evaluation were, however, presented in an interview with Fumaça (interview available at www.fumaca.pt).
To date (19MAR2024), the publication and public presentation of the evaluation (macro activity 3) is being prepared, which is expected to take place at the end of May or June.
1. What problem does the commitment aim to address?
Access to administrative documents is an essential condition for scrutinizing administrative activity and for deepening participatory democracy. However, there are few studies that allow us to understand how LADA has been implemented and its effects. This evaluation study fills this gap.
What are the causes of the problem?
Lack of previous assessment.
What results do we want to achieve by implementing this commitment?
The evaluation can help understand whether LADA is being implemented effectively and whether citizens are having access to the public information they need.
The evaluation can help identify areas where LADA can be improved so that it can be more effective in promoting transparency and civic participation.
The assessment can help raise awareness among citizens about their right to access public information.
The LADA assessment is an important step towards strengthening democracy in Portugal.
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