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...

Front Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- About the Authors -- Abbreviations -- Chapter 1 Introduction to the Guide -- RTI Laws and Their Provisions -- Outcomes of RTI Laws -- Progress and Challenges in Implementation -- Measuring...

Introduction to the guide -- Legal frameworks for RTI -- Considering the domains of RTI implementation -- Operating right to information systems -- Monitoring implementation and evaluating impact -- Conclusion