Paper chasers: media take back seat in drive against graft

Article Abstract:

Asia is seeing a rash of media exposes of high level corruption, and newspapers in New Delhi, Taipei Tokyo and Seoul are full of stories about corruption. However, little of the reporting on corruption in newspapers and on TV networks is original, with the media content to follow those pursuing the corrupt. This is partly due to restrictive censorship laws and the relatively new press freedom in some countries such as Taiwan. In Japan, investigative reporting is not rewarded, but some believe that by simply placing the spotlight on those pursuing the corrupt, the media can help the fight against corruption.

Newspapers, Newspaper Publishers, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Radio & TV Broadcasting, Taiwan, South Korea, Newspaper publishing, Asia, Broadcasting industry, Broadcasting, Media coverage, Government and the press, Press policy

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Outside job: in India, the public leads the push for clean government

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Opinion polls have shown corruption to be amongst Indians' greatest concerns, and now several diverse groups, including the Supreme Court, non-governmental organizations and solitary individuals are taking up the fight against corruption. The Supreme Court has taken on the role of minder of the Central Bureau of Investigation and is aiming to keep the CBI free of political interference. Not all anti-corruption crusades get nationwide media attention: farmers' groups in Rajasthan have successfully mounted a campaign against corruption by politicians and officials handling welfare programme funds.

Public Finance Activities, Justice & Safety, Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, Public Administration & Finance, Law enforcement

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Off our turf

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The lay-Buddhist group Soka Gakkai's growing political influence is stirring the ire of Japanese politicians in the ruling coalition, and it may be the target of a crackdown supposedly aimed at the Aum Shinrikyo cult. Soka Gakkai has 8 million member-households, but its political wing, the Komei Party, has been unsuccessful. In Dec 1994 it merged with the conservative New Frontier Party, contributing to a strong victory in upper-house elections. Its foes plan to change the Religious Corporation Law.

Political activity, Religion and politics, Soka Gakkai International, New Frontier Party (Japan)

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