Advancing the Right of Access to Information
Access to Information is a fundamental human right, a cornerstone of good governance, and a crucial element in building meaningful participation and citizen confidence in government. From its original work exclusively in the Americas, the Global Access to Information Initiative has expanded its programming to work in other regions and to support international efforts. The initiative collaborates closely with international and regional bodies; engages in focus countries including Liberia and China; and creates tools and serves as a resource to advance the right of access to information around the world. Read more >

Dialogue to Promote Mutual Understanding and Cooperation
By sponsoring dialogue and conciliation efforts among countries, the Americas Program seeks to increase cooperation, help resolve bilateral disputes, and address regional concerns. The Program has been sponsoring, along with International IDEA, an Andean-U.S. Dialogue Forum, which included a series of bilateral, and later, trilateral dialogue sessions between Colombian, Venezuelan and U.S. editors, directors and journalists to promote more balanced media coverage. Within nations, the Program has helped countries facing significant citizen demand for political change by sponsoring open dialogue and mediation, organizing consensus-building exercises and consulting with local actors about issues that may generate conflicts. Read more >

Strengthening the Media Sector to Promote Peace and Stability
The Americas Program works with the media in key countries to promote peace and stability, reduce conflict, and improve electoral competitiveness. To achieve these goals, the Program supports projects that reduce polarization and misperceptions and improve professional practices, standards, and understanding among media professionals. Read more >