About this project

The right to know is a critical part of development, as is increasingly being recognized internationally. Information is the life-blood of accountability. By enabling citizens to hold those in power to account, access to information law drives the realization of socio-economic rights, such as the right to education, adequate health care and welfare protection.

A second role for access to information is in fighting corruption. Corruption, defined broadly as “the abuse of public power for private gain,” is of growing national, regional and international concern, particularly because of its negative developmental consequences and impact on socio-economic rights.

Edge has helped ODAC implement a number of printed and digital campaigns and design briefs.

“Last month, again with the support of Indigo Trust, we began one-on-one sessions with digital consultants to forward our missions. This service, provided by the wonderful Nicky Cosgreave and Katie Findlay of Edge Digital in Cape Town, has proved hugely empowering and inspiring.

As an organisation with a strong research department, it is encouraging to be able to measure our progress and then convert our learning into improved practice.”

Gabriella Razzano, Open Democracy Advice Centre (ODAC)