(Source: UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) In his statement to conference participants, Mr Frank La Rue, UNESCO's Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information, pointed to 'access to information and freedom of expression laws based on international standards, a citizen-centric approach, and a commitment to sustainable development based on human solidarity and peace as crucial pillars for unlocking the potential of open government for enhancing well-being'. With a view to preventing the exacerbation of existing inequalities and divides, Mr La Rue also highlighted the importance of ensuring that 'awareness about the right to access...
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