Open Government and Freedom of Information
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"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)
"Any discussion of a working democracy without reference to an informed citizenry is a non sequitur . An open government provides citizens with timely, accurate, and reliable information, unlike the typical use of 'official secret' measures to protect national security, but usually to escape accountability. In this collection, an eclectic group of scholars explore this issue and contributes to the literature." (Krishna K. Tummala, Professor Emeritus, Kansas State University, USA)
"In recent decades, intensive debates emerged on diverse models of governance, often without adequate attention paid to their implications for citizens' right to information. This edited volume makes a valuable contribution to highlight the significance of open government and freedom of information by exploring certain country cases in Asia." (M Shamsul Haque , Professor of Political Science, National University of Singapore)
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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. His research interests include democratic governance, public policy, public administration, and international development.
Noore Alam Siddiquee is Professor of Public Policy at Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan. His research interests include ethics and integrity, performance management, and digital governance.