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"Urges States parties, in accordance with articles 10 and 13 of the Convention, to continue to take measures to enhance transparency in public administration, including through the introduction of effective measures facilitating access by the public to information, and requests the Secretariat to provide technical assistance upon request to States parties seeking to introduce or enhance measures in this area, in cooperation, where appropriate, with interested donors. "

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UN (CAC/COSP): Resolutions and decisions adopted by the Conference of the State Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption, at its fifth session, p. 15, para. 23

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Resolutions and decisions adopted by the Conference of the State Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption, at its fifth session

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Everyone has the right to seek and receive information.
States should promote transparency in public decision making as a means of combating corruption.