In 80% of countries low-income respondents are less aware of their right to information. In 68% of countries low-income respondents are less likely to request information from the government. In 58% of countries low-income respondents are less likely to attend a local community meeting, and in 66% of countries low-income respondents are less likely to file an official complaint against the government.
Socio-economic status can impact a person’s interactions with the government and make it more difficult to request information or participate in community meetings. Although some countries stray from this trend, in most countries low-income respondents are less aware of their right to information, are less likely to request information from the government or attend a local community meeting, and are less likely to file an official complaint against the government.
Sources: WJP Open Government Index 2015 (www.worldjusticeproject.org)