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Corruption in MEDIA
May 18, 2004 - 06:27 AM
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Last time I was chatting with my fellow journalist, a new friend of mine from India, we accidentally talked about corruption in media. I told him that the group I established in 2001, the Network of Campus Journalists of the Philippines (NCJP), advocates first and foremost a batch of corrupt-free media practitioners. When we were talking about business (in journalism), I touched issue on corruption and he told me that's simply because there is really no money and no green pasture in media. Only reputation.
I personally agree and made him believe that corruption starts from human mind. And if at a very young age, people established in themselves the concept of "corruption", then in time, we will see no different scenario ahead of us--corrupt media and sectors not at peace with one another. And this really prompts impact our society. Newspapers for example, are reflections of the sentiments and ideals of a given society. Though culturally and geographically variable, the concept, responsibility and accountability of media are almost the same--create almost similar effect the lives of people of any walk of life--it is either BREAK or MAKE the society.
Hence, the challenge now for the youth in media is to beat corruption in it. In the Philippines, we started a move to address this issue. Since corruption has already been a culture rather that simple practice, can we still do something about it? If yes, how? If no, why? What are the implications of corruption in media in the lives of both born and unborn generations? Are we optimistic to have this serious matter fixed? To whom are we suppose to be with in pursuit of this advocacy?
The questions are tough. And the answers and tougher.
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Re: Corruption in MEDIA
May 18, 2004 - 08:27 AM
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Young journalists face an uphill battle. That's for sure. My journalism background from college led me into the computer field and I haven't been a journalist for some time now. I believe that news media should be separate from large corporate interests. I also believe that journalists should be more closely held to their code of ethics that people like Jason Blair danced all over. A good way to fight corruption is to remember that journalists have a responsibility to *report* the news, not become part of it. I see too many TV journalists who are so focused on their image that they barely give their people time to talk on a show. Another thing I see going wrong is political correctness. There was a situation at my college where a questionable remark was made about gays in a classroom and my coworker in the class took it upon herself to represent a gay classmate who actually wasn't offended at all. She tried to write an article and have it printed and it caused a big stink because she tried to get a lawyer involved to protect her "rights". My point is don't become "reactionary" journalists who only report what will provoke an emotional response. That's what Jerry Springer is for.
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Anti-corruption Coalitions
September 12, 2005 - 04:35 AM
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I salute you all, My interest in corruption issues has increased over the past few months, just because the current trend corruption is taking has changed shape and increased over the years. previously corruption was looked at lower levels for example in primary schools, households, local leaders and grassroot communities, however now corruption is dressed in a different attire.
It is an issue of concern especially in developming countries, where sources of income and sustainable livelihoods are not very clear, leaders in higher positiosand/ministries like health, public sector, police. journalism and publicity mention them have resorted to corruption to survive, and no one has come up to fight the problem with an iron hand, resources are being extincted and used by the few who influence policy there fore have a better say.
When analysing the future, this is not sustainable for the future generation to enjoy what we currently enjoy. The question is who is responsible for this? I believe every one,as Lloyd put it, corruption stems from an individual mind and then effected on ground. Us the youth in western part of Uganda have formed an Anti- corruption coalition made up of youth networks from different district to fight corruption, this works and has worked for us, we have handled serious corruption cases. We want to see the whole country(Uganda) free from corruption thus sustainable development. I do feel else where young graduates and local people can try this out because they are the greatest victims of corruption. At the end of the day, the impact will be felt by every individual.
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Re: Corruption in MEDIA
September 23, 2005 - 06:03 AM
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i hate the corruption in media.
in my country there is a lot of corruption in media. on sunday we have a referendum for a new law about media. till now politicians were the ones who lead media, but they weren't responsible for all downfalls and money problems, because the law stated, that it's nobody responsible for those things, so they could steal money. see, there were comuinsts ruling in our country, though we are a democratic state. but that changed last year, and new governement wants to change this law. but there some ppl against it, they want to keep the old system, because some naive ppl still believe those hippocrtic comuinsts, that once lead our country. i hate that politics are involving in media and change ppl's mind through media, and brainwash their minds ...
well, i hope new law will be voted and that politicians won't lead it , as they have till now. and even now they mislead those ppl with simple pshychological methods ...
are there such problems elsewhere?!
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Re: Corruption in MEDIA
September 23, 2005 - 10:01 AM
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Interesting thing with media from various countries is how it is financially supported. Basically I see three versions:
1) Permissive- An example would be the profit driven media in the U.S. If you watch the news, and remove the amount time spent on commercials, celebrity highlights, and other entertainment centered reports... then you see that the so-called 'real' news (CBS, NBC, FOX, etc.) really has nothing worth contributing. Funny thing is the satire based 'news' show "The Daily Show" hosted by Jon Stewart has been proven to provide more real information to its viewers.
pro- more profit/jobs generated and therefore a better standard of living. corruption in government does affect the media to an extent, but only a 'negligible' amount because most of it is run by big business
con- most of the the programs are questionable, provides nothing beneficial, and basically they degrade the human intelect
2) Paternalistic - A similar system to the U.S. media, but with more emphasis on educational and uplifting programming as well as more control and input from government regulations (ex. England's B.B.C.)
pro- a lot of highly educational and benefitial programming that uplifts and challenges the mind of most. It also has a broad target audience
con- lack of profit generated and the increase in government control may be a good thing or a bad thing depending on how corrupt it is
3) Authoritarian- very strictly run and used as a propaganda machine by most theocratic, socialistic, and communist government. Certainly less 'trash' programming, but also less freedom of speech.
pro- none that I can really think of other than it steadily repeats select ideals (which may or may not be a good thing... but that's for another topic)
con- profit is centralized to the government. as the government tries to make life fair for everyone, they actually make it unfair for large majority. Corruption here falls under a different name because whatever the government says goes.
All have their pros and cons (certainly some more than others). But looking at the examples just as they are, which one is best depends on what the individual/or the majority wants. It would be very difficult to actually make large changes, but the best way seems to be to start and provide your set of programming and find loopholes to make it as independant from the central body of power as possible (that includes neglecting popular culture and the entertainment industry which is strong in most countries)
-Glenny
P.S. granted, there are -many- other variables involved, but this is just the base form from which things stemmed
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Re: Corruption in MEDIA
September 25, 2005 - 04:20 AM
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yeah, that's quite a good basis for what media looks like in different countries ...
i so hope new law will be voted ... we're just waiting for results and it's really tight ...
b.w. urssula
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Re: Corruption in MEDIA
September 28, 2005 - 06:16 AM
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Thanks, and please keep us updated on which path the vote takes
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