Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC) - Directory of African Fiscal Hosts

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Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC)

2009

Country of Origin: Uganda

Type of Organisation: Non-Profit Organisation

Institutional Arrangement and Registration : International organisation, but also locally registered

Geographical Focus: Africa

Thematic focus

Access to resources, opportunities and social protection: Data and Knowledge Management

Climate change and climate justice: Climate Change

Human rights and social justice: Democracy and Governance| Human Rights

Marginalised groups: Gender

Mission

Empower a pan-African network of actors to advance the right of access to information, protect digital rights and combat corruption, fostering inclusive and sustainable development across Africa through collaboration and innovation.

Vision: A resilient, sustainable and inclusive Africa where everyone can exercise their right of access to information and development.

Motivation and Objectives

Access to information is a critical enabler of informed expression, participation in governance, and public accountability. As the world implements its commitment to eradicating poverty and achieving sustainable development through the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, access to information is needed for the realization of other rights, such as physical and mental health, education, and equality. Our strategic focus therefore undertakes access to information as a bridge to sustainable development.

Institutional Relationships

Africa Data Access Alliance, African Freedom of Expression Exchange, African Platform on Access to Information, Freedom of Information Advocates Network, International Freedom of Expression Exchange, Uganda Contracts Monitoring Coalition

Eligibility Criteria

Organisations must align with AFIC's goals and values.

Experience with fiscal hosting: 6 to 10 years

Fiscal hosting portfolio size: Between US$50 000 and US$100 000

Fee structure for offering fiscal hosting services : Between 5% and 10% of the funds managed

Proportion of total funding in 2023 that formed part of fiscal hosting services: Between 6% and 10%

Number of clients serviced between 2021 -2023:

Thematic Focus: Access to resources, opportunities and social protection Climate change and climate justice Human rights and social justice Marginalised groups

Type of services provided: Capacity strengthening Communications / publicity Financial management Fund management / disbursement of funds Legal Mentoring Monitoring and evaluation Networking Reporting