Jakarta (ANTARA) \u2013 The Jakarta Information Commission (KI DKI\nJakarta) has stressed the importance of strengthening public information\ngovernance in a way that responds to residents\u2019 needs, in order to\nimprove institutional accountability.<\/p>\n
\u201cPublic information disclosure ensures that people can obtain the\ninformation they need to access their rights and public services. When\npeople receive accurate and adequate information, they can use it to\nimprove their quality of life,\u201d said Ferid Nugroho, head of the\ncommission\u2019s education, outreach and advocacy division, in Jakarta on\nTuesday.<\/p>\n
Ferid explained that the public\u2019s right to information is guaranteed\nunder Article 28F of the 1945 Constitution. This right enables people to\naccess information they need, including details of government assistance\nprogrammes such as the Jakarta Smart Card (KJP) and direct cash\nassistance (BLT).<\/p>\n
He identified three main actors in implementing public information\ndisclosure: public bodies, information applicants and the Information\nCommission. Public bodies are required to provide information services\nthrough Information and Documentation Management Officers (PPID), while\nthe Information Commission is responsible for resolving public\ninformation disputes within its remit.<\/p>\n
According to Ferid, information disclosure is also a means for the\npublic to assess institutional performance and accountability. He\nhighlighted the importance of managing official documents and\narrangements for sharing information between public bodies.<\/p>\n
\u201cRequested information needs to be managed in accordance with\napplicable regulations, including through direct requests to the\nrelevant public body or by using the Indonesia One Data Portal under the\navailable procedures,\u201d Ferid said.<\/p>\n
He added that public bodies must provide written notice in response\nto an information request no later than 10 working days after receiving\nit. This period may be extended by up to seven working days, provided\nwritten reasons are given.<\/p>\n
If applicants receive no response or object to the service provided,\nthey can submit an objection to the PPID\u2019s superior, followed by a\npublic information dispute resolution process through the Information\nCommission in accordance with the procedures.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor public bodies, providing information that is open under the\nrules will make services easier and help prevent disputes. Conversely,\nexempt information must be handled carefully based on a consequences\ntest and applicable legal provisions,\u201d Ferid said.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Magribi Putu Judhono, head of general affairs and\nadministration at the Jakarta Regional Office of the Ministry of Law,\nsaid public information disclosure was closely linked to public trust in\ninstitutions.<\/p>\n
Magribi said information management should not focus solely on\nprocedures, information requests or PPID reports, but should also\naddress the public\u2019s real needs.<\/p>\n
\u201cPublic information disclosure is not merely a matter of procedures,\ninformation requests or PPID reports; it is also about building public\ntrust in institutions. Information governance must therefore be oriented\ntowards the needs of the public,\u201d Magribi said.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/jakarta-information-commission-stresses-public-focused-access-to-information-1791899704", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }