International organizations and government transparency: Linking the international and domestic realms

    Authors

    A. Grigorescu

    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Int. Stud. Q.

    Keywords

    DEMOCRACY; POLITICS; International Relations; Political Science

    Abstract

    In recent years there has been an increased interest in political science in the concept of "transparency." The literature has emphasized the effects that government transparency can have, especially on democratic consolidation. Yet there has been very little research focusing on the causes of transparency. This study discusses some of the possible factors affecting government transparency and offers several aggregate tests of their relevance. It emphasizes the mechanisms through which governments adopt institutions supporting transparency in order to signal to their societies and to external actors that the information they offer is indeed credible. It argues that such signals are more likely to be offered as the public receives increasing amounts of alternative information from international organizations. The discussion thus links processes taking place at the international level with those in the domestic realm.

    Journal Title

    International Studies Quarterly

    Volume

    47

    Issue/Number

    4

    Publication Date

    1-1-2003

    Document Type

    Article; Proceedings Paper

    Language

    English

    First Page

    643

    Last Page

    667

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000186713300007

    ISSN

    0020-8833

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