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Global Political Communication: Good Governance, Human Development, and Mass Communication

Pippa Norris

In: Comparing Political Communication: Theories, Cases, and Challenges

Frank Esser, Barbara Pfetsch (eds.)

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press (2004), pp. 115-150

"Since the start of the “third wave” of democratization, in 1974, the proportion of states that are electoral democracies has more than doubled, and the number of democratic governments in the world has tripled (Diamond 2001). Countries as diverse as the Czech Republic, Mexico, and South Africa ... more

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Medias et gouvernance

Bern; Zürich; Lausanne: Département fédéral des affairs étrangères (DFAE) Direction du développment et de la coopération (DDC) (2003), 22 pp.

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Information and Communication Technologies and Broad-Based Development: A Partial Review of the Evidence

Jeremy Grace, Charles Kenny, Christine Zhen-Wei Qiang

Washington, DC: World Bank (2003), 53 pp.

"Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are increasingly seen as integral to the development process. This paper reviews some of the evidence for the link between telecommunications and the Internet and economic growth, the likely impact of the new ICTs on income inequality and anecdotal ... more

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Access to Information: UNDP's Engagement and a Guide to Key Actors
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New York: Democratic Governance Group Bureau for Development Policy UNDP (2003), 96 pp.

"The first section provides summary information on 69 UNDP supported projects and initiatives as of 2002/03. These initiatives were identified primarily by desk research from three main sources: (i) direct feedback from the Sub-Regional Resource Facilities (SURFs)2), the COs and Regional Bureaux, (i ... more

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Hearing the Voices of the Poor: Encouraging Good Governance and Poverty Reduction Through Media Sector Support

Ann Hudock

Washington, DC: World Learning for International Development (2003), 7 pp.

"This paper argues that heightened media involvement in the PRSP (Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers) process could help build a stronger independent media sector while preparing citizens to take an active role in dialogues that will have a huge impact on their lives. Media involvement would help fra ... more

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Ciudadan@s "de a de veras": Una propuesta de vigilancia de la gestión pública, desde un enfoque comunicacional

Rosa María Alfaro Moreno

Lima: Calandria, 2nd ed. (2003), 164 pp.

"Las páginas que siguen tienen, además de un rico arsenal teórico, un evidente carácter testimonial. Refleja los esfuerzos cumplidos por los Comités de Vigilancia Ciudadana respecto de los congresistas electos por los departamentos de Arequipa, Cuzco, Huancavelica, Loreto y Ayacucho. La elecci� ... more

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FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) and Civil Society

Lanre Arogundade (ed.)

Lagos: International Press Centre (IPC) (2003), 140 pp.

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Evolución y retos de la televisión

Edgar P. Jaramillo Salas (ed.)

Quito: CIESPAL (2003), 328 pp.

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Politische Kommunikation im internationalen Vergleich: Grundlagen, Anwendungen, Perspektiven

Frank Esser, Barbara Pfetsch (eds.)

Wiesbaden: Westdeutscher Verlag (2003), 510 pp.

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Comparing Political Communication: Theories, Cases, and Challenges

Frank Esser, Barbara Pfetsch (eds.)

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press (2003), 418 pp.

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The Right to Tell: The Role of Mass Media in Economic Development
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Washington, DC: World Bank (2002), ix, 322 pp.

"Clearly as important providers of information, the media are more likely to promote better economic performance when they are more likely to satisfy three conditions: the media are independent, provide good-quality information, and have a broad reach. That is, when they reduce the natural asymmetry ... more

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The Media, Accountability and Civic Engagement in Africa

Wisdom J. Tettey

UNDP (2002), 57 pp.

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Giving Voice to the Voiceless: Good Governance, Human Development and Mass Communications
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Pippa Norris, Dieter Zinnbauer

Cambridge, Mass.; London: UNDP Human Development Report Office (2002), 43 pp.

"The growth in electoral democracies presents many potential opportunities for human development. Yet in practice transitional and consolidating democracies often remain fragile and incomplete, lacking strong institutions essential for effective voice and accountability, including freedom of express ... ion and widespread opportunities for civic engagement. What can be done to strengthen democratic development and, in particular what is the role of the media in this process? Part I suggests that the mass media will have a positive impact on good governance and human development if they function effectively as a watchdog holding the powerful to account and as a civic forum facilitating a diversity of voices in public debate. Yet in practice the press is often limited in these roles. Liberal theories have long stressed the importance of an independent fourth estate as a check on the abuse of power. The study theorizes that this is necessary but not sufficient, in particular media systems strengthen good governance and promote positive development outcomes most effectively under two conditions: (i) where there is an unfettered and independent free press, [...] Part II operationalizes this typology then compares media systems around the world. Part III examines the cross-national evidence for the impact of these patterns. The study confirms that media systems characterized by widespread mass access and by an independent press are most closely associated with systematic indicators of good governance and human development. In particular, nations with these types of media system experience less corruption, greater administrative efficiency, higher political stability, and more effective rule of law, as well as better development outcomes such as higher per capita income, greater literacy, less economic inequality, lower infant mortality rates, and greater public spending on health. Part IV provides detailed case studies illustrating this relationship in particular countries. The conclusion considers the policy implications, suggesting practical steps to strengthen the channels of mass communications in poorer societies lacking either widespread access or freedom of the press." (http://www.escuelapnud.org) more

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The Enabling Environment for Free and Independent Media: A Contribution to Transparent and Accountable Governance

Monroe E. Price, Peter Krug

and Humanitarian Assistance Conflict Bureau for Democracy Office of Democracy and Governance USAID (2002), 50 pp.

"We begin with an outline of areas of law that must be considered. Over time, across societies, it is possible to suggest specific areas of legal development that are essential for media law reform. In the first part of this study, we examine a substantial list of such areas, from defamation rules t ... more

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Role of the Media and the Internet as Tools for Creating Accountability to Poor and Disadvantaged Groups

Katharina Subasic

UNDP (2002), 43 pp.

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UNESCO/European Union Seminar: Media and Good Governance. Amman, Jordan 29 September- 3 October 2002

UNESCO (2002), 57 pp.

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Poverty in Asia: Media Challenges and Responses

Anjali Puri (ed.)

Singapore: Asian Media Information and Communication Centre (AMIC); Nanyang Technological University (SCI-NTU) School of Communication and Information (2002), 176 pp.

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Civil Society, the Media and Internet as Tools for Creating Accountability to Poor and Disadvanteged Groups

Enrique Peruzzotti, Catalina Smulovitz

Human Development Report Office UNDP (2001), 47 pp.

"This report analyzes the ways in which civil society and the media contribute to establish more accountable governments in the region. The report is organized around two main sections: section I provides a general overview of the trends and changes that affected the development of Latin American so ... more

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Confronting Corruption: The Elements of a National Integrity System. Transparency International Source Book 2000

Jeremy Pope

Berlin; London: Transparency International (2000), 364 pp.

"The first version of this Source Book (now translated into over 20 languages) argued the case for a “National Integrity System”, an holistic approach to transparency and accountability and embracing a range of accountability “pillars”, democratic, judicial, media and civil society. The expr ... more

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The Political Economy of Government Responsiveness: Theory and Evidence from India

Timothy Besley, Robin Burgess

London: Suntory Centre; London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) (2000), 31 pp.

"The determinants of government responsiveness to its citizens is a key issue in political economy. Here we develop a model based on the solution of political agency problems. Having a more informed an politically active electorate strengthens incentives for governments to be responsive. This sugges ... more

Access to Information: UNDP's Engagement and a Guide to Key Actors Quick Overview

The Right to Tell: The Role of Mass Media in Economic Development Top Insights

Giving Voice to the Voiceless: Good Governance, Human Development and Mass Communications Top Insights

Access to Information: UNDP's Engagement and a Guide to Key Actors
Quick Overview

The Right to Tell: The Role of Mass Media in Economic Development
Top Insights

Giving Voice to the Voiceless: Good Governance, Human Development and Mass Communications
Top Insights