World Justice Project

This grant would allow the World Justice Project (WJP) to conduct research on the extent to which countries adhere to the rule of law. Through the WJP Rule of Law Index and the Global Report on Open Government and Access to Information, the WJP would expand its general population poll and expert questionnaires in ninety-seven countries. Topics covered will include the rule of law, the extent to which existing legal frameworks provide effective mechanisms to access government information, and other aspects of transparency and accountability.

This grant will support the second edition of the Open Government Index Report. This index provides primary data on the experiences and perceptions of citizens in more than 100 countries on four dimensions of open government: publicized laws and government data, right to information, right to petition and citizen participation, and complaint mechanisms.

The World Justice Project (WJP) is an independent, multidisciplinary organization working to create knowledge, build awareness, and stimulate action to advance the rule of law worldwide. WJP produces original, independent research and data about the rule of law, including the WJP Rule of Law Index; promotes understanding and appreciation for the rule of law, its relationship to development, and effective strategies to strengthen it; and connects and builds an engaged global network of policymakers and advocates to advance the rule of law through strategic partnerships, convenings, coordinated advocacy, and support for locally led initiatives. This grant will support the accessible and actionable data initiative.