01358nam a2200181Ia 4500020001800000082002200018100002900040245007400069260003000143300001600173440006000189504004900249520071000298650005101008650003601059650005501095700002601150  a9781522507178  aRR 353.423bGOM-A  aJimenez-Gomez, Carlos E. 0aAchieving Open Justice Through Citizen Participation and Transparency  aHersheybIGI Globalc2017  axxiv, 295p.  aAdvance in Public Policy and Administration Book (APPA)  aincludes references, contributors  and index  aOpen government initiatives have become a defining goal for public administrators around the world. However, progress is still necessary outside of the executive and legislative sectors. Achieving Open Justice through Citizen Participation and Transparency is a pivotal reference source for the latest scholarly research on the implementation of open government within the judiciary field, emphasizing the effectiveness and accountability achieved through these actions. Highlighting the application of open government concepts in a global context, this book is ideally designed for public officials, researchers, professionals, and practitioners interested in the improvement of governance and democracy.  aJusticevAdministrationvCitizen participation  aJusticevInformation technology  aFreedom of InformationvTransparency in government  aGasco-Hernandez, Mila