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Join Transparency International Defence and Security for a critical discussion on shaping more transparent and accountable defence sectors.

Launching their latest report Unlocking Access: Balancing National Security and Transparency in Defence, the webinar will examine global practices of access to information, identify critical barriers to transparency, and provide actionable recommendations to mitigate corruption risks in defence sectors worldwide, as well as suggest ways to overcome the misuse of national security limiting public oversight.

We will explore practical strategies to balance the need for security with the public’s right to information and learn how to strengthen transparency in one of the most sensitive government sectors. Following a discussion on how robust public interest tests and independent oversight mechanisms can enhance transparency and accountability, we will share insights from case studies from Armenia, Malaysia, and Tunisia, highlighting varying transparency levels and common challenges.

Our expert panel brings together specialists on access to information, transparency advocates, and key contributors to the report. 

Speakers

• Stephanie Trapnell, Affiliate Faculty, George Mason University (Report Author)
• Joseph Foti, Principal Advisor, Emerging Issues, Open Government Partnership
• Ilaria Fevola, Human Rights Lawyer, Article 19
• Sona Ayvazyan, Deputy Director, Transparency International Armenia
• Siwar Gmati, Support Lead Team, IWatch Tunisia
• Muhammad Mohan, President, Transparency International Malaysia
• Francesca Grandi, Senior Advocacy Expert, Transparency International Defence and Security (Moderator)