Open government and freedom of information : policy and practice in Asia and the Middle East / Habib Zafarullah, Noore Alam Siddiquee, editors.
Zafarullah, Habib Mohammad, editor.; Siddiquee, Noore Alam, editor.
2023
JQ24
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Title
Open government and freedom of information : policy and practice in Asia and the Middle East / Habib Zafarullah, Noore Alam Siddiquee, editors.
ISBN
9783031358630 (electronic bk.)
3031358635 (electronic bk.)
9783031358623
3031358627
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-35863-0
Published
Cham : Palgrave Macmillan, [2023]
Copyright
©2023
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xxvi, 401 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Item Number
10.1007/978-3-031-35863-0 doi
Call Number
JQ24
Dewey Decimal Classification
320.6095
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. .
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Zafarullah, Habib Mohammad, editor.
Siddiquee, Noore Alam, editor.
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Information technology and global governance.
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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

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

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

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

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

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