The role of the media in dealing with corruption

The role of the media is crucial in promoting good governance and controlling corruption, and free, independent and rigorous media can play an important role in preventing corruption. The media not only raise public awareness of corruption, causes, results and possible solutions, but also investigate and report corruption. The impact of the media depends on access to information and freedom of expression, in addition to the professional and ethical career of investigative journalists. Civil society and the media play a decisive role in creating and maintaining the kind of life that prevent fraud and corruption. In fact, they are certainly two important factors in eliminating corruption in government institutions. This article examines how corrupt authorities are exposed by the media, requests by official bodies, strengthening the work and the legitimacy of parliaments and anti-corruption bodies, and the pressure to change the laws and regulations that create the ideal context for corruption. Also, how to strengthen the media and highlighting private property against public ownership has been investigated. The need for support for journalists investigating corruption, press freedom and media responsiveness is also discussed.