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World Bank should link loans to press freedom - Editorials & Commentary - International Herald Tribune
by ubernoir at 4:20 pm EDT, Apr 4, 2006 |
By making press freedom a condition for its loans, the World Bank would protect the media, allowing them to defend the public's right to transparency and accountable government.
my initial reaction is what a good idea |
World Bank should link loans to press freedom - Editorials & Commentary - International Herald Tribune
by Rattle at 7:49 am EDT, Apr 5, 2006 |
By making press freedom a condition for its loans, the World Bank would protect the media, allowing them to defend the public's right to transparency and accountable government.
It is in the World Bank's interest to have open marketplaces in the countries it gives loans to. It is arguable that an open marketplace is not possible without a free media. This makes sense. |
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