Funding and Integrity in Investigative Journalism

This chapter investigates the funding sources of the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), revealing that over half of its support comes from the U.S. government, primarily via USAID. It discusses the implications of these financial ties on journalistic integrity, including potential biases and influences on reporting. The chapter also examines historical precedents and the complex relationship between government funding and media independence, urging consideration of how these dynamics shape narratives in foreign reporting.