Rocío Noriega

Rocío Noriega is a legal expert specializing in access to information, transparency, and anti-corruption initiatives with over 17 years of experience. She currently works with IDB's Access to Information Policy Group. Previously, she advised the Bicameral Transparency Group at Chile's Chamber of Deputies and served as consultant for ECLAC's Observatory of Principle 10 and the Escazú Agreement Secretariat, focusing on environmental information access and justice. Her career includes key roles in shaping transparency policy, including Anti-corruption Project Coordinator at UNDP Chile, technical advisor to the Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (Engel Commission), and researcher and integrity coordinator at Chile's Chapter of Transparency International. She holds an LL.M. from the University of Texas at Austin, a law degree from Universidad Anahuac del Sur of Mexico, and a Certificate in Economics from the University of Chile.

Transforming access to information at the IDB

February 28, 2025 by Marcelo Cerna - Rocío Noriega - Sebastian Spolmann Leave a Comment

A historic change According to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), transparency and access to information, along with proper public communication, are key pillars for strengthening trust between institutions and citizens. In this context, the IDB has taken a historic step by approving its new Access to Information Policy in June 2024, which … [Read more...] about Transforming access to information at the IDB

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