Global Health Advocacy Incubator’s Post

In South Africa, The Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) governs access to information from public bodies, upholding the constitutional right to access any information necessary for the exercise or protection of rights, including state-held information. Find out more about how the PAIA supports transparency and accountability here: https://buff.ly/3NFTahk #adamsadamslaw #africanlawfirm

In his opening remarks, the Board Chairman, Mr. Chibuzor Ekwekwuo, stated, "Our programs are designed to enhance access to and the administration of justice for Nigerians. They aim to improve citizens' interactions with the government and legal systems through transparency tools, while also strengthening the capacity of states to effectively investigate and prosecute cases." #accesstojusticeparley2024 #accesstojustice2024 #ppdc #CACM #RPDNII

Auditor-General's report shows progress but emphasizes a pervasive culture of non-compliance in government. OUTA calls for urgent action in addressing shortcomings and fostering accountability. #SouthAfrica #GovernmentAccountability #AGSAReport https://lnkd.in/dZAfzq4Y

More alarming developments in #Azerbaijan where the #Aliyev government has thrown hundreds behind bars on politically-motivated charges as it gears up to hosting #COP29. Urgent call for action to secure access to medical care for leading rights activist #AnarMammadli, whose health is rapidly deteriorating in #Azerbaijan’s notoriously abusive conditions of detention, as established by numerous international bodies, including #UN Committee Against Torture and #CoE Committee for the Prevention of Torture #CPT. #UNFCCC and member states, #EU, #CoE, #USgov and #IFIs #WorldBank, #IMF and #EBRD, as well as companies with business ties with Azerbaijan, it is past time to speak out and make full use of your leverage - which yes, you do have - to secure Anar’s immediate and unconditional release, as well as that of all others wrongfully imprisoned in Azerbaijan.

Our recent article outlines the significant amendments to Zambia's #CompetitionAndConsumerProtectionAct through Act No. 21 of 2023, focusing on both competition and consumer protection provisions. These changes introduce various enhancements, including the domestication of COMESA Competition Regulations, expanded regulatory powers for the Commission, and stricter penalties for non-compliance. Notable modifications encompass definitions, functions of the Commission and the Board, #MergerRegulations, #ConsumerProtection provisions, and enforcement mechanisms. Read the complete article here https://lnkd.in/dBSCA4CE #LEXAfrica #Africa #Law #LegalServices

Last week, ECPC's Cosimo Monda and Paolo Balboni were in Algeria for the Data Protection Academy in the area of criminal justice. An interesting programme for DG JUST and in collaboration with GOPA PACE, covering legislative, policy and case law developments that influenced the shape of the current regulatory framework for the protection of personal data in the area of criminal justice. In addition, the team presented examples from existing legislation in Europe and case studies from Portugal and Italy. Interesting experience in Algiers! #whereprivacybringsyou

The Kigali Amendment “transformed” the #MontrealProtocol into a #ClimateAction treaty, with Parties taking responsibility to reduce the use of HFCs, potent greenhouse gases. With support from the #MultilateralFund, many developing countries are now implementing national plans and projects to phase down HFCs with a lot of work focused in improving and ensuring #EnergyEfficiency of resulting products.

We welcome the #CompetitionAct2023, but it has a weakness: Institutional home in Ministry of Trade, Industry and Coporatives – how will a ministry department investigate anti-competitive practices of a state-owned monopoly created by Cabinet, which its Minister is part of? SamWatasa - ED - Uganda Consumers Protection Association #consumerprotection #consumerrights #humanrights #regulation #tradepolicy

EU Regulation laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2023/956 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the CBAM registry. #CBAM