1. ` Implementation by Public Bodies Framing the Challenges Jakarta 5 March 2012 Toby Mendel Executive Director

2. Implementation: Key Elements Core Activities Institutional Structures Systems Training Communications

3. Implementation: Core Activities Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) –Formal document setting out structures and systems –Not that common around the world Action Plan/ManualAction Plan/Manual –One or two documents –Master plan: who is responsible and timelines –Manual: translate plan into simple instructions for staff Review other LawsReview other Laws Mainstreaming: incentives/sanctionsMainstreaming: incentives/sanctions

4. Implementation: Institutional Structures Information Officers (PPIDs) –Lead officials –May be responsible for more or less, depending on system –Ideally, high-level and lead on most issues (e.g. including Action Plan) –Not the same as press officers –Networking Nodal Points –No real equivalent in Indonesia – MOIC to some extent –Tunisia: Inter-Ministerial Committee; Egypt: Supreme Council –India: DoPT; Canada: MoJ

5. Implementation: Systems Proactive Disclosure Processing Requests Internal Appeals Record Management Reporting (Annual) Monitoring and Evaluation

6. Implementation: Training Huge Task: need to prioritise Dedicated training for PPIDs Training of trainers Build modules into ongoing training programmes Plan for ensuring comprehensive training Other levels: school/university

7. Implementation: Communications Internal –Need system to ensure staff informed about law and key updates –High-profile support, e.g. messages from Minister External –All public bodies should play a role here –Many have natural outreach systems (e.g. health and education) –Also central leadership: e.g. guide for requesters, high-profile public events: target different sectors (e.g. business) –Liaise with civil society on this

8. Implementation: Role of Civil Society Inherent tension in relations with government Areas of support/contribution –Training –Awareness-raising –Monitoring and evaluation

9. Final Comments Huge set of tasks: need to prioritiseHuge set of tasks: need to prioritise StudyStudy –Many being tackled by better practice public bodies –Much still remains to be done Key Need: Central Plans (Action Plan) to guide work going forwardKey Need: Central Plans (Action Plan) to guide work going forward

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