A brief history of the disinformation age: Information wars and the decline of institutional authority

WL Bennett, S Livingston - Streamlining political communication concepts …, 2023 - Springer
Democracies around the world face rising levels of disinformation. The intentional spread of
falsehoods and related attacks on the rights of minorities, press freedoms, and the rule of …

Does democracy fuel corruption in developing countries? Understanding Ghanaians' perspectives

JY Asomah - Democratization, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Whether democratic governance breeds corruption, especially in developing countries that
practice democracy, is highly debatable. Using primary data from interviews and relevant …

Political corruption scandals in the (Social) Media environment

R Berganza, M Martín-Llaguno… - Streamlining political …, 2023 - Springer
This chapter is focused on the concept of political corruption scandals and reviews the
growing research production in this field. In the so-called political scandal era, there is an …

Information and communications technology development, interorganizational networks, and public sector corruption in Africa

J Danowski, A van Klyton, TQW Peng, S Ma… - Quality & Quantity, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Studying Information and Communications Technology (ICT) development is
increasingly difficult because most advanced countries converge to similar network …

What motivates some Ghanaian private media to expose political corruption?

JY Asomah - International Journal of Sociology, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
The private media are often seen as a part of the corrupt network, particularly in developing
countries considered corrupt. Using Giddens's theory of structuration and data from in-depth …

How can the private media be strengthened to investigate and expose corruption in Ghana? Understanding Ghanaian perspectives

J Yaw Asomah - Journalism Practice, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The media are often considered an essential player in the fight against corruption. As part of
the measures to combat corruption, it is essential to understand how to make the media play …

The relationship between the media and corruption: perspectives of Ghanaian justice and anti-corruption officials

MA Amagnya - International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose The media is described as a fourth estate of the realm due to its ability to frame and
shape discussions on governance and provide a stimulus for fighting corruption. But is the …

Journalists' Perception of the Threats and Risks of Corruption in Institutions and the Media

B Herrero-Jiménez, R Berganza… - Profesional de …, 2024 - revista.profesionaldelainformacion …
La presencia de escándalos de corrupción en los medios de comunicación españoles ha
sido una constante en los últimos años. La ciudadanía se informa de estos hechos a través …

What role do social accountability actors play in resisting media capture in sub-Saharan Africa? Evidence from Ghana

JY Asomah - Third World Quarterly, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Although media capture is a global issue, it is a particularly significant problem in sub-
Saharan African countries like Ghana. Media capture occurs when media organisations …

What can be done to address corruption in Ghana? Understanding citizens' perspectives

JY Asomah - Forum for Development Studies, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Corruption poses a substantial danger to human rights, political stability, and development,
particularly in developing countries like Ghana. Despite the supposed fight against …