Freedom of information lessons from India: Collaboration, co-production and rights-based agenda building

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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