Seminar to talk access to info

Seminar to talk access to info

JAKARTA: The National Information Institute (LIN) and a
coalition of 28 non-governmental organizations are organizing an
international seminar on the public's right to information.

LIN director Asep Syaefuddin said during a press conference
here on Friday that the seminar, scheduled for April 22, was
aimed at highlighting the importance of access to information.

"We want to convince decision makers of the importance of
public access to information," Asep said.

According to Asep, President Megawati Soekarnoputri is
scheduled to open the seminar at the State Palace. Scholars from
Sweden, Australia, Thailand, Japan and Korea are expected to
participate. -- JP