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Indonesia steps toward political transparency

Government uses YouTube to fight corruption and ensure transparency in new move by vice governor.
Last Modified: 25 Nov 2012 15:08

In Indonesia, corruption has become a daily norm, whether in dealing with a speeding ticket or bidding for a government contract. 

However, Jakarta's new vice governor has adopted a powerful new weapon to ensure political transparency: YouTube.

Al Jazeera's Step Vaessen reports from the capital, Jakarta.

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