âICT Key to Development, Govât Accountabilityâ
The Commissioner of the Independent Information Commission (IIC), Mark Bedor-Wla Freeman, has underscored the importance of using Information and Communications Technology for citizensâ development and holding government officials accountable.
âITC is very important in promoting and fostering access to information for Liberiaâs development. With ICT, ministries and agencies can fulfill their obligations under the Freedom of Information Act in terms of citizensâ access to information,â Commissioner Freeman said.
Commissioner Freeman furthered that thereâs a need for ICT to be available at various levels of the community for the development of an individualâs life, especially during an emergency or health crisis in particular.