The Information Commission ensures transparency and accountability by facilitating public access to government information in accordance with the Access to Information Act, 2021.
500+
Requests Processed
85%
Compliance Rate
30+
Public Institutions
To promote transparency, accountability, and good governance by ensuring that citizens have timely access to information held by public institutions, while balancing the public’s right to know with legitimate privacy and security concerns
The Information Commission of The Gambia is an independent statutory body established to promote transparency and accountability in government by facilitating public access to information held by public institutions
Established under the Access to Information Act, 2021, to enforce citizens’ right to information
Operating independently from government to ensure impartial enforcement of information laws
Serving all citizens and residents of The Gambia in accessing government information
Measuring our progress in promoting government transparency
500+
Information Requests
30+
Public Institutions
85%
Compliance Rate
1,200+
Documents Released
Independent commissioners appointed to oversee the implementation of the Access to Information Act and ensure government transparency.
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Commissioners are appointed through a transparent process established by the Access to Information Act, 2021. They serve fixed terms and operate independently from government influence to ensure impartial enforcement of information rights.
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Every citizen has the right to access information held by public institutions. Start your request today or file a complaint if your rights have been violated.