[FoME] Publication "Corruption in Emergencies: What Role(s) for Media?"

[Christoph Dietz]

Gemma Mortensen (prep.)
Corruption in emergencies: what role(s) for media? Report from U4 working meeting 30 May, 2006
Bergen: Chr. Michelsen Institute (CMI), Utstein Anti-Corruption Resource Centre (U4), 2006, 32 p.

Download: www.U4.no/themes/ces/media/ces-what-roles-for-media-workshopreport.pdf 

As part of a broader analysis of corruption in emergencies, the U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Center initiated a dialogue on the role(s) of the media. On 30 May 2006, a working meeting held at NORAD offices in Oslo brought together donors, NGOs and journalists, including media practitioners from Sri Lanka, Liberia and Nepal. The purpose was to draw on actual case studies to suggest ways in which humanitarian agencies and the media can mutually support responsible coverage of corruption in emergency aid. Recommendations to donors, humanitarian agencies, and both local and international media are presented at the end of this report.

U4 is a web-based resource center for donor particitioners who wish to effectively address corruption challenges in their work. We offer focused research products, online and in-country training, a helpdesk service and a rich array of online resources. Our aim is to facilitate coordination among donor agencies and promote context-appropriate programming choices.