New member appointed to key government advisory council on transparency
The Dutch government has appointed Annetje Ottow to the Advisory Council on Openness and Information Management. Her role will focus on improving government transparency, aiding journalists and scientists, and fostering an open administrative culture for citizens.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Annetje Ottow |
| Position | Member, Advisory Council on Openness and Information Management (ACOI) |
| Appointed by | Council of Ministers, proposed by State Secretary Van der Burg |
| Affiliation | Professor of Economic Public Law, Leiden University |
| Previous Roles | Board member, Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets |
| Council’s Role | Advises government on transparency, mediates for journalists/scientists |
| Legal Basis | Open Government Act |
The Advisory Council on Openness and Information Management (ACOI) plays a crucial role in advising the Dutch government and parliament on transparency and information disclosure. It also serves as a bridge between public administration, journalists, and researchers to ensure accountability and openness.
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Appointment at the ACOI
News item | 03-27-2026 | 15:30
The Council of Ministers has, on the proposal of State Secretary Van der Burg of the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations, acting on behalf of Minister Letschert of Education, Culture and Science, approved the appointment of Annetje Ottow as a member of the Advisory Council on Openness and Information Management.
This advisory council, established under the Open Government Act, advises the government and parliament, both upon request and on its own initiative, on the disclosure of government information. It also has a mediation role for journalists and scientists and promotes an open administrative culture by enhancing the knowledge of professionals in the public administration sector.
Annetje Ottow has been a professor of economic public law at Leiden University since 2021. Her research and publications are characterized by a strong connection between theory and (administrative) practice. She also has a strong affinity with the journalistic profession and knowledge of the media field. For instance, she is a member of the supervisory board of DPG Nederland BV and previously served as a board member at the predecessor of the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets.