Right to Information

The Right to Information (RTI) Act in Ghana is a legal framework designed to ensure that the public has access to information from public institutions. Enacted in 2019, after years of advocacy and development, the RTI Act is a significant step towards enhancing transparency, accountability, and governance in Ghana.

Right to Information

Right To Information ACT, 2019, ACT 989

Article 21 (1) (f) of the Constitution of Ghana Provides as follows: "All persons shall have the right to information, subject to such qualifications and laws as are necessary in a democratic society." This means every person in the jurisdiction of Ghana, citizen or non-citizen has the right to information. It is in line with this regulation that Ghana Commodity Exchange has set up the Right to Information (RTI) Unit, which is being spearheaded by the Communications and Corporate Affairs Department, assisted by an RTI officer who have been trained to process applications for access to information. The Exchange is therefore positioned to receive and process requests as well as make basic information available to the general public through the Communications and Corporate Affairs Department, However, access to information would be subject to the exemptions that are relevant with the protection of the public interest as stipulated in the ACT. RTI aims at promoting the art of transparency, and accountability.

Access to Information

The processes the public/applicant is expected to follow when making an application for access to information in a public institution is specified in Section 18 of the RTI Act 2019, Act 989. For further enquiries, contact the Communication department via the following emails:

contact@gcx.com.gh

rti@gcx.com.gh

In compliance with COVID-19 safety measures, the Ghana Commodity Exchange encourages the public seeking information under the specified legislation to utilize one of the following methods: For immediate access, please download the GCX RTI Manual available in the section below. Alternatively, you may visit our headquarters for a public inspection. For your convenience and safety, we recommend downloading and completing the RTI Application Form, then submitting it via email to rti@gcx.com.gh. If preferred, applications can also be submitted in person at the front desk of our Exchange.

Download Resources

Kindly download both the application form and the GCX RTI Manual Below

Download GCX RTI Manual Download Application Form

Exempt Information

Some exempt information of this public institution includes:

1. Information for the President or the Vice-President
2. Information relating to Cabinet
3. Information relating to law enforcement and public safety
4. Information affecting international relations
5. Information that affects the security of the State
6. Economic and any other interests
7. Economic information of third parties
8. Information relating to tax
9. Internal working information of public institutions
10. Parliamentary privilege, fair trial, contempt of court
11. Privilege information
12. Disclosure of personal matters

Right to Information

Right to Information

Right to Information