Type of Resource:
Journal

Year of Publication:
2016

Indicators:
- Enablers


Themes:
- Internet for Democracy

Author(s): Nabamita Dutta; & Sanjukta Roy

In this paper, we explore the joint impact of press freedom and access or reach of media (measured by internet or mobile access by the populace) on corruption levels of nations. Based on estimated marginal impacts, we conclude that press freedom, by itself, curbs corruption, even for countries with lower media reach. However, as reach increases, the beneficial impact of press freedom in curbing corruption is enhanced — thus proving the enabling effect of media reach on press freedom in particular and on improved governance in general.

URL
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264999316301316

Region of Study:
Africa,

Country of Study:
Africa,

Study Quality
High