Purpose – This paper aims to present an evaluation of open source OCR for supporting research on material in small‐ to medium‐scale historical archives. Design/methodology/approach – The approach was to develop a workflow engine to support the easy customisation of the OCR process...

A Right to Information (RTI) system aims to increase the transparency of government by providing regular and reliable information to the public and facilitating appropriate and relevant use of that information. This paper presents findings from a study on the drivers of effectiveness in right to...

With more than 100 right to information (RTI) laws—also called freedom of information or access to information laws—now in place globally, the groundwork has been laid to advance more transparent, accountable, and inclusive governance as a pathway to poverty reduction and economic...