Right to information and communication

The public has a right to government information. Actively sharing information is therefore one of government's most important communication tasks. People are also entitled to communicate with the government. For example, they can request information, take part in policymaking, give their opinion or make a complaint. This means that they must be able to contact the government easily. So government must provide information about how it works. It must also announce and explain new policies, as well as involve the public in different stages of policymaking.

Ministry communications departments

All ministries have a central communications or information department. Their most important tasks are:
• maintaining relations with and informing the media;
• providing communications advice;
• carrying out public opinion surveys;
• coordinating ministry communications