4. Programme A: Freedom of Expression and Right to Information “ Human beings need information in order to realise their full social, political and economic potential. It is a public resource, garnered and stored by government in trust for people. The challenge is to share it equitably and manage it to the best advantage of all society. But, the human right to access information remains undervalued. MISA Annual Report (April 2003 – March 2004) ” Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative 19