Özet:

The role of the media is critical in promoting good governance and controlling corruption. Media not only raises public awareness about corruption, but also investigates and reports it. The effectiveness of the media depends on freedom of expression, acces to information and professional and ethical cadre of investigative journalism. In this article, it is examined how the media exposes corrupt officials, prompts investigations by official bodies, reinforces the work and legitimacy of both parliaments and their anti-corruption bodies and pressures for change top laws and regulations that create a climate favorable to corruption. It is also examined how to strengthen the media, highlighting private versus public ownership, the need for improved protection of journalists who invastigate corruption, press freedom and media accountability.

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