Citizens can use Alaveteli to request information, and the replies are recorded for all to see on the website. The project aims to support the launch of dozens of FOI (or FOIA) websites around the world. Historic requests, along with any resulting correspondence, are archived publicly online. This increases the availability of the requested information, and encourages transparency. Therefore, Alaveteli acts both as a useful tool for citizens, and as an advocacy tool for right-to-know campaigners. Deployed in Kosovo (http://informatazyrtare.org/), UK (http://www.whatdotheyknow.com/)
Key features
Information requested by citizens will be recorded for others to see
Both a useful tool for citizens and an advocacy tool for right-to-know campaigners
Currently requires technical know-how to install and maintain
