Referring to the origins of the Freedom of Information Laws is wonderful.

Indeed more and more countries offer Freedom of Information Opportunities.

The problem is that these laws have no teeth. In other words sanctions are scarce. This is why although the worldwide awareness to FOI principle grows, we are witnessing a backsliding as authoritarian regimes do not want to expose the information although it is being considered as public information.

Another interesting point you could have mentioned is the press role in uncovering corruption and mischiefs as well as reporting about governmental functions. These depend, inter alia, on FOI requests and public data. when public information is unavailable the press will face challenges in its attempt to expose wrong doings