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The Right to Know

Transparency for an Open World

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This annotation presents a compelling examination of the critical issue of information disclosure by governments and powerful organizations. It highlights the dangers of excessive secrecy, which can erode democracy, foster corruption, and hinder effective public policymaking. However, it also acknowledges the necessity of maintaining confidentiality around military strategies, personal data, and trade secrets to protect the public interest. In recent years, there has been a global push for transparency, with countries like India and South Africa implementing groundbreaking freedom of information laws. China is also moving toward greater openness, inspired by successful initiatives in cities like Shanghai. Across various continents, nations are striving to dismantle longstanding secrecy and create effective disclosure policies, with over seventy countries currently developing or enhancing their disclosure frameworks. Despite this progress, many of the nearly 200 countries worldwide lack coherent disclosure laws, and enforcing existing regulations can be challenging. There is also no consensus on disclosure standards for the increasingly influential private sector. As the demand for transparency grows, governments and corporations must navigate the complexities of public scrutiny. This work distills valuable lessons from diverse national experiences, analyzing transparency's effects on governance, business regulation, enviro

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The Right to Know, Ann Florini, Joseph E. Stiglitz

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2007
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Sottotitolo
Transparency for an Open World
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
2007
Formato
Copertina rigida
Pagine
376
ISBN10
0231141580
ISBN13
9780231141581
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This annotation presents a compelling examination of the critical issue of information disclosure by governments and powerful organizations. It highlights the dangers of excessive secrecy, which can erode democracy, foster corruption, and hinder effective public policymaking. However, it also acknowledges the necessity of maintaining confidentiality around military strategies, personal data, and trade secrets to protect the public interest. In recent years, there has been a global push for transparency, with countries like India and South Africa implementing groundbreaking freedom of information laws. China is also moving toward greater openness, inspired by successful initiatives in cities like Shanghai. Across various continents, nations are striving to dismantle longstanding secrecy and create effective disclosure policies, with over seventy countries currently developing or enhancing their disclosure frameworks. Despite this progress, many of the nearly 200 countries worldwide lack coherent disclosure laws, and enforcing existing regulations can be challenging. There is also no consensus on disclosure standards for the increasingly influential private sector. As the demand for transparency grows, governments and corporations must navigate the complexities of public scrutiny. This work distills valuable lessons from diverse national experiences, analyzing transparency's effects on governance, business regulation, enviro