Documents & Reports
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Managing records and information for transparent, accountable, and inclusive governance in the digital environment : lessons from Nordic Countries (English)
This set of three case studies explores the intersection of openness, digital governance, andhigh quality information in Estonia,1 Finland, and Norway with the aim of identifying lessonsthat will support...
Document Type: Working Paper Report No.: 98723 Document Date: June 1, 2015 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: Thurston,Anne
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One step forward, two steps backward? Does E-Government make governments in developing countries more transparent and accountable? (English)
Many countries are in the process of transitioning from primarily paper-based administrative systems to digital systems through the application of information and communication technology (ICTs) as part...
Document Type: Working Paper Report No.: 98716 Document Date: June 1, 2015 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: Lemieux,Victoria Louise
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Designing right to information laws for effective implementation (English)
This paper looks at the relationship between the design of a law which aims to give individuals a right to access information held by public authorities, i.e. a right to information (RTI) law, and the...
Document Type: Working Paper Report No.: 98718 Document Date: January 30, 2015 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: Mendel,Toby Daniel
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Right to information : identifying drivers of effectiveness in implementation (English)
The findings from the study suggest that international pressure for more effective Right to Information (RTI) implementation only goes so far. The development of RTI laws with the encouragement, assistance...
Document Type: Working Paper Report No.: 98721 Document Date: December 1, 2014 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: Trapnell,Stephanie,Lemieux,Victoria Louise
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Requests and appeals data in right to information systems : Brazil, India, Jordan, Mexico, South Africa, Thailand, United Kingdom, and United States (English)
This paper provides a summary of data about requests and appeals published by central reporting bodies in eight countries. It was prepared for the World Bank as part of a larger study on the implementation...
Document Type: Working Paper Report No.: 98717 Document Date: July 20, 2014 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: Worker, Jesse,Excell,Carole Denise Angela
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Right to Information : recent spread of RTI legislation (English)
In the last 20 years, there has been a massive growth in the number of national laws giving individuals the right to access information held by public bodies (right to information or RTI laws). The number...
Document Type: Working Paper Report No.: 98719 Document Date: January 1, 2014 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: Mendel,Toby Daniel
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Right to information : case studies on implementation (English)
This first round of eight case studies was completed in 2012. The case studies were prepared examining the experience of a number of countries that have passed Right to Information (RTI) legislation within...
Document Type: Working Paper Report No.: 98720 Document Date: January 1, 2014 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: Trebicka,Jolanda,Shella, Gerdi,Surie, Mandakini Devasher,Aiyar,Yamini Mrinalika,Mizrahi,Yemile,Mendiburu,Marcos,Lipcean,Sergiu Ruslan,Stefan,Laura Oana,Chumbe, Roberto Pereria,Ionita,Sorin Gabriel Constantin,Dokeniya,Anupama,Filali Meknassi,Saad,Moses, Elizabeth,Nicro, Somrudee,Vornpien,Panicha,Chancharoen, Nongpal,Alexander, Shannon,McDermott, Patrice
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Implementing right to information : lessons from experience (English)
This implementing right to information lessons from experience has attempted to sketch out the key areas that are important to address during the implementation of Right-to-Information (RTI). In particular...
Document Type: Knowledge Economy Study Report No.: 76254 Document Date: January 1, 2013 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: Dokeniya,Anupama
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How-to notes : supporting passage and implementation of right to information laws (English)
Access to government information is seen as an important facilitator of social accountability -enabling citizens to hold the state accountable for the delivery of services and entitlements, participate...
Document Type: Working Paper Report No.: 80048 Document Date: January 1, 2013 Disclosure Status: Disclosed