"Apparently the Congolese government realised that a policy of controlled information was the only feasible solution in the context of the present political situation — Starting point: the setting up of an Information Office in 1961 ; development up to the end of 1963 ; hopeful prospects despite a ... n adverse situation at present." (Jean-Marie Van Bol, Abdelfattah Fakhfakh: The use of mass media in the developing countries. Brussels: CIDESA, 1971 Nr. 464, topic code 072.1) more

"Development of the press since 1829 — The lack of capital and of equipment means that publications are few in number and of low standing — In principle there is complete freedom of the press in Liberia — In practice this is not the case — The author, a Liberian who is studying in the USA, c ... onsiders this state of affairs and suggestions solutions to the problems." (Jean-Marie Van Bol, Abdelfattah Fakhfakh: The use of mass media in the developing countries. Brussels: CIDESA, 1971 Nr. 1685, topic code 110.1) more