Freedom of Information Portals Worldwide

Alaveteli powers the Freedom of Information sites (including in Malaysia); in 20+ languages, in more than 26 jurisdictions. So far, more than 315,000 requests for information has been fulfilled worldwide via this platform.

Below is a sample around the world how different countries have implemented their FOI sites using Alaveteli.

WhatDoTheyKnow (UK): https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/

UK has the most matured implementation of FOI, the citizens are very engaged in the process and getting the information needed by their community
The Alaveteli platform was derived from this first implementation

Ki Mit Tud (Hungary): http://kimittud.atlatszo.hu/

Hungary has a very transparent government; FOI rights is enshrined in their constitution, any citizen can demand information from any tax-funded body
AlaveteliCon Video – https://youtu.be/aKu54tb5LgI

Доступ до правди (Ukraine): https://dostup.pravda.com.ua/

From ashes of conflict and civil war; Ukraine has demonstrated a fast, effective and successful implementation of FOI
One tip shared for a very successful FOI implementation: Work with media to come up with engaging stories based on FOI requests – https://www.mysociety.org/2016/04/01/dostup-do-pravdy-the-secret-of-foi-success/

RighttoKnow.au (Australia): https://www.righttoknow.org.au/

The Australian folks have used FOI to help empower marginalized communities; such as by highlighting the Refugee Crisis – http://detentionlogs.com.au/investigations
Challenged and won acceptance of FOI requests via email and even Twitter!

Sobanukirwa: https://sobanukirwa.rw/

Rwanda is one of the few countries in Africa to have passed a FOI law; and has taken to leadership to take FOI requests via email, at no-charge to the requestor
AlaveteliCon Video: https://youtu.be/5m–AL5dc10