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– Citizens' analysis of government openness in southern Africa (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News October 1, 2018

In commemoration of the International Day of Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) on 28 September, MISA launches its annual Transparency Assessment in seven southern African countries.
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