| Description |
1 online resource (xxvi, 401 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
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Information technology and global governance |
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Information technology and global governance.
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| Contents |
Intro -- Preface -- References -- Contents -- Notes on Contributors -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Part I: Prologue -- Chapter 1: Open Government and Freedom of Information: Parameters and Determinants-An Introduction -- Introduction -- Explaining Open Government -- The Pivotal Elements of Open Government -- Transparency -- Accountability -- Participation -- Inclusive Policies -- Technology -- Open Government Partnership -- Exploring Freedom of Information -- Open Government and Bureaucracy -- Conclusion -- References |
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Chapter 2: Open Government and Freedom of Information in Asia: Exploring Developments and Outcomes -- Introduction -- Dimensions of OG and FOI in Asia -- Asian Case Studies of OG and FOI -- References -- Part II: Country Studies East & Southeast Asia -- Chapter 3: Leaning Towards the Light? The Path to Open Government in Taiwan -- Introduction -- Policy Highlights of Open Government -- Participatory Budgeting -- Youth Advisory Committees -- Open Data -- Online Civic Engagement Platforms -- Assessing the Performance of Open Government -- Transparency -- Public Participation -- Inclusion |
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Public Accountability -- Conclusions and Further Challenges -- References -- Chapter 4: Open Government and Freedom of Information: The Philippine Experience -- Overview -- Literature Review -- Philippine Policies on Public Transparency and Accountability -- FOI and OG in the Philippines and Its Southeast Asian Neighbours -- The Necessity of a FOI Act in the Philippines -- Issues and Concerns -- The Role of Institutions for FOI in the Philippines -- Discussion -- Strong Political Leadership -- Multi-sectoral Collaboration -- Information Dissemination Through Digital Platforms |
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Support from International Institutions -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5: Open Government in a Non-democratic Context? Access to Information in Hong Kong -- Introduction -- Open Government and Freedom of Information -- The Context of Hong Kong -- Access to Information and Refusal to Disclose -- Managing COVID-19 -- Welfare Support to Mainland Immigrants -- Request for Details on Offences -- Analysis and Observations -- Concluding Observations -- References -- Chapter 6: State of Access to Information in the Context of Open Government in Malaysia -- Introduction -- Theoretical Framework |
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Financial Corruption and Access to Information in Malaysia -- Laws Restricting Access to Information in Malaysia -- Freedom of Information and Misinformation -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 7: Twenty-Five Years of Freedom of Information in Thailand: An Empty Gesture? -- Introduction -- Open Government, Freedom of Information, and Good Governance -- Sociopolitical Context of Open Government and Freedom of Information -- The Official Information Act -- Implementation of the Official Information Act -- Freedom of Information Act: Pathway to Good Governance? -- Conclusion -- References |
| Summary |
This is an essential volume for scholars and practitioners interested in open government. It includes an unprecedented range of case studies from across Asia and the Middle East. This book reminds us why open government is so important at a time when transparency and democracy are under pressure around the world. Alasdair Roberts, Professor of Public Policy, University of Massachusetts, USA Open Government and the associated requirement of freedom of information are inextricably linked to good governance. This collection of country case studies spanning those which embrace open government to those with much to learn, offers a fascinating tour de force of Asian countries from diverse historical, political, and cultural backgrounds. Colin Knox, Professor of Public Policy, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan; Emeritus Professor, Ulster University, UK The book examines the state of Open Government in Asia. Drawing on thirteen country case studies and one regional study, it analyses the application of Freedom of Information methods and assesses their implications for democratic governance, particularly transparency, accountability, participation, collaboration, inclusive policymaking and technology. The book also considers the usefulness of open participatory platforms that enable citizens right to information, and help them monitor and scrutinize governmental activities to ensure accountability, integrity and the quality of democracy. Contributors to the volume evaluate Open Government and Freedom of Information arrangements and relevant issues in a particular country and adjudge their performance. The book will appeal to scholars and students of public policy, digital governance and technology. Habib Zafarullah is Adjunct Faculty at the University of New England, Australia, where he served as Chair of Public Policy. He was previously Professor of Public Administration at Dhaka University, Bangladesh. Noore Alam Siddiquee is Professor of Public Policy at Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan. His research interests include ethics and integrity, performance management, and digital governance. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed November 27, 2023) |
| Subject |
Transparency in government -- Asia
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Transparency in government -- Middle East
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Freedom of information -- Asia
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Freedom of information -- Middle East
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Freedom of information
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Transparency in government
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Asia
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Middle East
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Zafarullah, Habib Mohammad, editor.
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Siddiquee, Noore Alam, editor.
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| ISBN |
9783031358630 |
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3031358635 |
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