Perceived government transparency of public information by the population and businesses

Citizens' perception of government proactivity in publishing information (%)

Analysis of survey responses from a representative sample of the population to the following question: The government publishes information about government decisions (e.g., budget, tenders, policies, etc.). Answer options are: Strongly disagree, Tend to disagree, Neither disagree nor agree, Tend to agree, Strongly Agree, Do not know, Prefer not to answer. Points are allocated based on the average of respondents who replied "Tend to agree" or "Strongly agree" to the survey questions (x): • x < 10% = 0 points. • 10% ≤ x < 90% = linear function. • x ≥ 90% = 1 point.

Citizens' perception of intentional withholding of information by the government (%)

Analysis of survey responses from a representative sample of the population to the following question: The government sometimes intentionally withholds important information from the public that it could safely release. Answer options are: Strongly disagree, Tend to disagree, Neither disagree nor agree, Tend to agree, Strongly Agree, Do not know, Prefer not to answer Points are allocated based on the average of respondents who replied "Tend to agree" or "Strongly agree" to the survey questions (x): • x ≥ 90% = 0 points • 10% ≤ x < 90% = linear function • x < 10% = 1 point.

Business perception of government proactiveness in publishing information (%)

Analysis of survey responses from a sample of the businesses to the following question: The public administration publishes information about government decisions and regulations relevant for the operation of your business in a helpful and accessible manner (e.g., budget, tenders, policies, etc.). Answer options are: Strongly disagree, Tend to disagree, Neither disagree nor agree, Tend to agree, Strongly Agree, Do not know, Prefer not to answer. Points are allocated based on the average of respondents who replied "Tend to agree" or "Strongly agree" to the survey questions (x): • x < 10% = 0 points. • 10% ≤ x < 90% = linear function. • x ≥ 90% = 1 point.

Business perception of intentional withholding of information by the government (%)

Analysis of survey responses from a representative sample of the population to the following question: The government sometimes intentionally withholds important information from the public that it could safely release. Answer options are: Strongly disagree, Tend to disagree, Neither disagree nor agree, Tend to agree, Strongly Agree, Do not know, Prefer not to answer Points are allocated based on the average of respondents who replied "Tend to agree" or "Strongly agree" to the survey questions (x): • x ≥ 90% = 0 points • 10% ≤ x < 90% = linear function • x < 10% = 1 point.