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Investigate without peril: How to support investigative journalism in East Africa

Investigative journalism distinguishes itself from regular journalism by its depth and subject matter, often involving crime, political corruption or corporate wrongdoing. It can play an essential role in a country’s governance by keeping corporations and government accountable. However, the political and economic environment in some regions of the world present specific challenges for investigative journalists: countries that score low on governance and transparency present particular risks and underline the need to build investigative journalism capacity. This Brief analyses the obstacles to investigative journalism in the East African region, focusing on Kenya and Uganda, and discusses what can be done to help address these barriers.

31 August 2011
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Investigate without peril: How to support investigative journalism in East Africa

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Bohnstedt, A. (2011) Investigate without peril: How to support investigative journalism in East Africa. Bergen: Chr. Michelsen Institute (U4 Brief 2011:9) 4 p.

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Andrea Bohnstedt

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