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The Challenges of Journalism Ethics in the Democratic Republic of Congo
African Journalism Studies, volume 33, issue 3 (2012), pp. 60-73
"This article pinpoints the various obstacles that prevent the emergence of genuine media pluralism in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and aims to clarify the sense and/or senselessness of journalistic practices across the Congolese media landscape. The contrast between norms and actual practi
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Editorial Freedom and Responsibility
African Communication Research (St. Augustine University Mwanza), volume 5, issue 1 (2012), pp. 1-137
Media Codes of Ethics: The Difficulty of Defining Standards
Washington, DC: Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA) (2011), 48 pp.
The Handbook of Global Communication and Media Ethics
Chichester: Wiley Blackwell (2011), xxi, 1001 pp.
"This groundbreaking handbook provides a comprehensive picture of the ethical dimensions of communication in a global setting. Both theoretical and practical, this important volume will raise the ethical bar for both scholars and practitioners in the world of global communication and media. Brings t
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‘A Sleeping Mechanism’ for the Time Being? Media Accountability Online in Bulgaria
Tampere: University of Tampere, Journalism Research and Development Centre (2011), 24 pp.
"There is not much debate on the development of media accountability (MA) systems in Bulgaria and even less relate to online media. This is due to the early stage of introduction of self-regulatory mechanisms on the Internet as well as the users’ behavior since priority is still given to tradition
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The Handbook of Communication Ethics
London; New York: Routledge (2011), xix, 530 pp.
"The Handbook of Communication Ethics serves as a comprehensive guide to the study of communication and ethics. It brings together analyses and applications based on recognized ethical theories as well as those outside the traditional domain of ethics but which engage important questions of power, e
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Turkish Journalists and Ethical Self-Reflection Through Online Training
"This chapter examines whether training Turkish journalists using online training modules offered by the BBC, increased their awareness of ethical editorial issues. It also discusses the potential, as well as the obstacles, for establishing more democratic forms of journalism. The chapter begins by
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Mapping Media Accountability - in Europe and Beyond
Köln: Herbert von Halem Verlag (2011), 267 pp.
"Media scholars and students, professionals and policy-makers alike will be introduced to the specific problems and perspectives of media accountability in different media systems and journalistic cultures. The status quo of media criticism online across Europe will be a key issue and provide insigh
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Ethics and International Propaganda
In: The Handbook of Global Communication and Media Ethics
Chichester: Wiley Blackwell (2011), pp. 912-932
"An ombudsman is there to act as a counterweight or antidote to the natural assumptions of any organization that everything that happens is usually for a good reason or is done for the best of motives. An ombudsman is there to ask simple questions: “Are you sure?” “How do you know?” S/he is
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Beyond State Regulation: How Online Practices Contribute to Holding the Media Accountable in Jordan
Tampere: University of Tampere, Journalism Research and Development Centre (2011), 41 pp.
"Holding the news media accountable has traditionally been a task of the state in Jordan. Media laws and regulations are numerous and do not leave too much space for self-regulatory practices on a national basis. The Jordan Press Association (JPA) is the core of so-called established media accountab
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Media Accountability Practices Online in Syria: An Indicator for Changing Perceptions of Journalism
Tampere: University of Tampere, Journalism Research and Development Centre (2011), 24 pp.
"Media Accountability in Syria is more a question of re-defining the role of media in society than working on transparency practices or establishing self-regulation. This is due to strong state control and the mobilisation role mass media has been playing in Syria for decades. Before opening its med
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New Media – Old Problems: Online Practices of Media Accountability in Lebanon
Tampere: University of Tampere, Journalism Research and Development Centre (2011), 23 pp.
"Lebanon’s media has been envied for its press freedom and high quality by many Arabs from the region for decades. After 15 years of civil war the media had quickly started to flourish again. Yet, internal and external observers have been concerned about the close links between the media and polit
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Watchdogs and News Hounds: Holding the Media to Account. Mechanisms, Principles and Practices from Around the World
Windhoek: fesmedia Africa; Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI) (2011), 32 pp.
"The issue of media accountability mechanisms has been brought into the spotlight in South Africa following the release by the ruling African National Congress (ANC) of a discussion paper entitled ‘Media Transformation, Ownership and Diversity’ for deliberation at its National General Council me
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The Importance of Self Regulation of the Media in Upholding Freedom of Expression
Brasilia; Rio de Janeiro: UNESCO; Ford Foundation (2011), 21 pp.
Journalists and the Rule of Law
Nairobi: International Commission of Jurists, Kenya Section; Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) (2011), iv, 102 pp.
"The book is particularly commendable for providing a one-stop for relevant sections of media laws and for providing essential legal tips including explanations of various legal terms. Its treatment of ethical issues in media practice is a plus. The book strikes a commendable balance of Law and Ethi
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