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The Access InitiativeThe Access Initiative
Global Environmental ProblemsGlobal Environmental Problems
Principle 10Principle 10
Environmental issues are best handled with the participation of all concerned citizens, at the relevant level.
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Aarhus ConventionAarhus Convention
”European
Convention, but open to all
Legally binding
1998: UNECE adopted Aarhus
UNEP Guidelines on AccessUNEP Guidelines on Access
Voluntary Guidelines
Expected adoption 2010
Provides guidance to implement Principle 10
Access RightsAccess Rights
Public Participation
Access to Information
Right to a Clean
Environment
Access to Justice
What does “Access” look like?What does “Access” look like?
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?Inclusive
Transparent
Accountable
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Access to InformationAccess to Information
Gives people the tools to participate
Allows for informed decision-making
Promotes transparency
Public ParticipationPublic Participation
Provides a forum
Ensures voices are heard
Promotes dialogue around important issues
Provides a forum
Ensures voices are heard
Promotes dialogue around important issues
Access to JusticeAccess to Justice
Provides a forum for grievances
Ensures people are treated fairly
Creates accountability
The Access InitiativeThe Access Initiative
49 Countries
170 CSOs
Network OrganizationNetwork Organization
Global Secretariat (WRI)
Decentralized network
Three levels of leadership:
1) Global Secretariat
2) Regional lead organizations
3) National coalition of CSOs
Africa
Europe
Southeast Asia
South Asia
Latin America
Global Secretariat
(WRI)
Growth of TAIGrowth of TAIGrowth of TAIGrowth of TAI
TAI Model of InfluenceTAI Model of Influence
Close gaps in access law, institutions and practices
Governments and Int’l Institutions
CSOs
TAI assessments Advocacy tools
Flexible Research DesignFlexible Research Design
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5 Step Action Plan5 Step Action Plan
Begin Informed Advocacy
5.
Educate public, conduct judges trainings, engage multiple
stakeholders
Publish Results 4. Work with media
Conduct a TAI Assessment
3.
Assess the extent to which laws and institutions uphold access
principles
Form an Advisory Panel
2. Scholars, government officials, members of CSOs and media
Create a National Coalition
1. Diverse civil society membership
TAI Assessment:Four Pillars
Acc
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to
Just
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Acc
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Info
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Pu
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P
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Cap
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TAI Assessment StructureTAI Assessment Structure
Constitutional Law
Case Studies
Access to Information:
27 indicators
Public Participation:31 indicators
Access to Justice:
33 indicators
6 constitutional law indicators applied once per assessment
+General Law
16 general law indicators applied once per assessment
+
Capacity Building:
12 capacity building
indicators applied
once per assessment
What are the case studies?What are the case studies?
They study access rights “on the ground”
Access to Information Case Studies
Public Participation Case Studies
Access to Justice Case Studies
Poverty Case StudiesPoverty Case Studies
Captures the concerns of the poor
Minimum of 6 case studies Access to information (2)
Public Participation (2)
Access to Justice (2)
Poverty-sensitized indicators
Number of Case StudiesNumber of Case Studies
Required Case Types
Case Types at Researchers’
Discretion
Total Minimum
Cases
Access to Information 4 4 8
Public Participation 3 3 6
Access to Justice 3 1 4
TOTALS 10 8 18
Measuring Capacity BuildingMeasuring Capacity Building
1) The government’s ability to provide access
2) The public’s ability to access the system
3) The environment for media and CSOs
TAI OutcomesTAI Outcomes
TAI OutcomesTAI Outcomes
Future of TAIFuture of TAI
Widen Network
• Expand to new countries• Engage new partners• Continue country assessments
Deepen Advocacy
Diversify Activities
• Continue to engage in countries that have completed assessments
• Emphasize “on the ground change”• Advocate for reforms
• In countries that have completed assessments, support other activities
• Encourage action plans and better communication strategies
• New water assessment• Poverty-sensitization