Successful economic development is characterized by widespread coordination. Toward this end, the development of a free media is critical for shifting games of conflict to games of coordination. We can therefore put forth some general guidelines for the achievement of a free media toward the ends of successful economic development
1. Privatize all aspects of media industry – Media companies, whether print or broadcast, --as well as any complementary industries –must be completely privatized in order to be effective. Any government involvement will compromise the credibility of the media and provide potential for political influence of coverage.