15
MARCH 2006
MEXICO: Civil society observes first annual Mexico Abierto
to promote government transparency
During
the week of March 11-17, Mexico's civil society is observing
the first annual Mexico
Abierto to promote an open dialogue on government
transparency and the citizen's right to know. In coordination
with Sunshine Week in the U.S, journalists, students, academics,
public service officials, and non-government organizations,
have come together to contribute to this initiative through
various means. This includes publishing editorials and investigative
articles, holding conferences and discussions with professionals
and concerned citizens focusing on open government, and
participating in forums on the use of Mexico's local and
federal access to information laws.
