General Concepts of the IDB's New Access to Information Policy

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Learning objectives

• Identify the key components of the IDB’s newly approved Access to Information Policy.
• Examine the Bank’s institutional commitment to transparency and public accountability.
• Recognize how proactive disclosure fosters a more open and accessible organizational culture

Learning experience and activities

Self-guided virtual learning included:

• Text and multimedia presentations that introduce key concepts to the IDB's New Access to Information Policy.
• Final quiz.

Course content

This course introduces the key elements of the Inter-American Development Bank’s (IDB) new Access to Information Policy, approved by its Board of Executive Directors. The policy reaffirms the Bank’s commitment to transparency and accountability, fostering a more open institutional culture through the proactive disclosure of information about its operations and activities.

Assessment

This badge has been issued after the recipient successfully completed the course and passed a final quiz, earning a grade of 80% or higher with an unlimited number of attempts.

Estimated learning effort

It took approximately 30 minutes to complete this course.

Badge type

Completion Badge