Effective implementation is the essence of any good access regime. In preparing for the implementation, governments will need to take steps to establish the groundwork and infrastructure necessary to ensure the effective implementation of the access law. These preparatory steps include establishing systems, manuals, guidance notes and other resources in the following key areas:

Preparing for Implementation

• General
• Training Public Officials
• Raising Public Awareness
• Proactive Disclosure
• Records Management

Applying the Law

• Processing Applications
• Interpreting Exemptions

Information Commissions

Monitoring and Evaluation