tailieunhanh - The Media’s Role in Curbing Corruption

The authors, Richard Kissel, Matthew Scholl, Steven Skolochenko and Xing Li wish to express their thanks to colleagues who reviewed the drafts of this document and everyone who provided comments. In particular, their appreciation goes Rick Ayers, Murugiah Souppaya, Mark Wilson, Tanya Brewer and Elizabeth Lennon who assisted with our internal review process. Thanks also goes to William Gill, Dr. Chun Tse, and Dr. Simson Garfinkel for their research, technical support, and written contributions to this document. Thanks also to Kevin Stine of the FDA for his keen insights and assistance with the final review. This work. | The Media s Role in Curbing Corruption Rick Stapenhurst Abstract The role of the media is critical in promoting good governance and controlling corruption. It not only raises public awareness about corruption its causes consequences and possible remedies but also investigates and reports incidences of corruption. The effectiveness of the media in turn depends on access to information and freedom of expression as well as a professional and ethical cadre of investigative journalists. This paper examines how the media have exposed corrupt officials prompted investigations by official bodies reinforced the work and legitimacy of both parliaments and their anti-corruption bodies and pressured for change to laws and regulations that create a climate favorable to corruption. The paper considers too how the media can be strengthened highlighting private versus public ownership the need for improved protection of journalists who investigate corruption press freedom and media accountability. WORLD BANK INSTITUTE The findings interpretations and conclusions expressed in this document are entirely those of the author s and should not be attributed in any manner to the World Bank to its affiliated organizations or the members of its Board of Executive Directors or the countries they represent. Copyright 2000 by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development The World Bank enjoys copyright protection under protocol 2 of the Universal Copyright Convention. This material may nonetheless be copied for research educational or scholarly purposes only in the member countries of the World Bank. Material in this series is subject to revision. The views and interpretations in this document are those of the author s and should not be attributed to WBI or the World Bank. If this is reproduced or translated WBI would appreciate a copy. Corruption is a problem that all countries have to confront. Solutions however can only be home-grown. National leaders need to take a stand. .

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