Relly, Jeannine E. and Pakanati, Rajdeep
(2021)
Freedom of information lessons from India: Collaboration, co-production and rights-based agenda building.
Journalism, 22 (4).
pp. 974-992.
ISSN 14648849
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Abstract
This research analyzes the process and culture of right-to-information agenda building among non-state actors – journalists, social activists, and civil society organizations in India. The research, which began at the 10-year anniversary of the Indian Right to Information Act, includes in-depth semi-structured interviews with study participants (N = 111) from across the country. Findings indicate that collaboration and co-production among these groups were the strongest factors in media agenda building around an information rights–based approach. Characteristics of collaborations and co-production include rights-oriented language, compelling metanarratives and symbols, information and accountability ‘politics’, large-scale events, inclusiveness, and news outlet/civil society organization branding projects.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | Agenda building | Civil society | Democracy | Freedom of information | Journalists |
| Subjects: | Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Political Science |
| JGU School/Centre: | Jindal School of International Affairs |
| Depositing User: | Mr. Syed Anas |
| Date Deposited: | 24 Dec 2021 07:07 |
| Last Modified: | 24 Dec 2021 07:07 |
| Official URL: | https://doi.org/10.1177/1464884918817032 |
| Funders: | United States–India Educational Foundation, Fulbright Commission in India |
| Additional Information: | The authors would like to acknowledge Manish Poptani for his work as an interpreter, translator and his transcription work. They also thank Shazia Salam for audio transcription. |
| URI: | https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/374 |
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