Putting Knowledge to Work
Knowledge is power and... power devolves from the people to the organs of government.
Mary Robinson
Putting Knowledge to Work
Information is a type of currency for citizens in a democracy.
As well-informed citizens, we can make better decisions about issues that affect us. With the right information, we can also help make our government and public bodies more accountable and responsive to our needs.
The three guides in this section of the Toolkit will help you find official information and put your knowledge to work.
Finding Official Information
Key pointers on the where to look for official information and how to put it to good use.
read moreFreedom of Information
A primer on our 'right to know' by accessing information from a range of public bodies.
read moreOpen data
A guide to open government data and how it can put power in the hands of citizens.
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