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Does freedom of information contribute to more open administrations? An empirical analysis of the link between active and passive forms of transparency

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  • Vincent Mabillard
  • Nicolas Keuffer

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Government transparency has been widely commented through the adoption of freedom of information laws. Several studies have shown a positive effect of access to information on government transparency. This contribution, based on a quantitative analysis of 2,222 Swiss municipalities, adds to the literature by combining disclosure of information on municipalities’ websites and constrained release of information. The findings indicate that more proactive transparency practices are not observed in regional entities that have enacted transparency laws. Nevertheless, they also indicate that levels of proactive transparency are slightly higher in municipalities where freedom of information has been implemented for a long time.

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  • Vincent Mabillard & Nicolas Keuffer, 2022. "Does freedom of information contribute to more open administrations? An empirical analysis of the link between active and passive forms of transparency," International Review of Public Administration, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 27(1), pages 55-72, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:rrpaxx:v:27:y:2022:i:1:p:55-72
    DOI: 10.1080/12294659.2022.2044107
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    1. Giovanni Esposito & Lorenzo Cicatiello & Vincent Mabillard & Giuseppe Lucio Gaeta, 2024. "Evaluating transparency policy in Belgium: A citizen science assessment of FOI implementation at the municipal level," Working Papers CEB 24-011, ULB -- Universite Libre de Bruxelles.

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