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Ethics in Conflict Coverage

Karachi: Pakistan Press Foundation; Pakistan Coalition for Ethical Journalism (2014), 33 pp.

"This discussion paper studies several main sources to assess the health of ethical journalism in Pakistan today. It takes three main areas of conflict and examines the ethics of reporting in relation to them. They are faith based issues (the blasphemy charge against 14-year-old Rimsha Masih, a Yout ... more

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Needs Assessment on Promoting Ethics and Transparency in Pakistani Media

Afia Salam

Karachi: Pakistan Press Foundation; Pakistan Coalition for Ethical Journalism (2014), 23 pp.

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"Wegsehen darf man nicht - aber auch nicht alles zeigen": Bildethik aus Sicht des katholischen Hilfswerks Adveniat. Ein Gespräch mit Nicola von Bonn

Nicola van Bonn, Petra Hemmelmann

Communicatio Socialis, volume 47, issue 4 (2014), pp. 438-447

"Natürlich ist Grundlage unserer Arbeit auch der Pressekodex. Darüber hinaus haben wir überlegt, was ist das Besondere von uns als katholisches Lateinamerika-Hilfswerk, als „Adveniat“. Wie spielt das mit rein in unsere Bildethik, unsere Ethik in der Öffentlichkeitsarbeit, die Ethik unserer B ... more

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The Integrity of the Image: Current Practices and Accepted Standards Relating to the Manipulation of Still Images in Photojournalism and Documentaty Photography

David Campbell

World Press Photo Academy (2014), 20 pp.

"The research is based on a survey of 45 industry professionals from 15 countries [...] The principal finding is that there is a de facto global consensus on how media organizations understand the manipulation ofimages. Manipulation is seen as involving material changes to an image through the addit ... more

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Optimal Conditions for Effective Regional Media Self-Regulation in the Pacific Islands: A Feasibility Study

Ian Weber, James Johnson

Matautu-Uta (Samoa); Suva (Fiji): UNESCO Office in Apia; Pacific Freedom Forum; UNDP Pacific Centre (2014), 43 pp.

"This study used an analytical framework and evaluative criteria for identifying the specific conditions and factors for establishing media self-regulatory arrangements that meet key stakeholder concerns and needs at both regional and national levels in the Pacific Islands. The study draws on pre-ex ... more

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Lecturas complementarias: Compilación de documentos sobre ética y práctica periodística

Federación Iberoamericana del Ombudsman (2014), 51 pp.

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Data Protection and Journalism: A Guide for the Media

Wilmslow, Cheshire (UK): Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) (2014), 52 pp.

"This guide explains how the Data Protection Act (DPA) applies to journalism, advises on good practice, and clarifies the role of the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). It does not have any formal legal status and cannot set any new rules, but it will help those working in the media understa ... more

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Reconnoitering the role of (citizen) journalism ethics in the emerging networked public sphere

Bruce Mutsvairo, Simon Columbus, Iris Leijendekker

African Journalism Studies, volume 35, issue 3 (2014), pp. 4-22

"This study surveys the ethical beliefs of citizen journalists in several sub-Saharan African countries. The research showed that they are driven by a sense of social responsibility and a wish to inform their readers and the general public. Citizen journalists show a clear anti-authoritarian strain ... more

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Recommendations for Press Councils

Dirk Voorhoof, Dejan Milenkovic, Ljiljana Zurovac, Christian Spahr

Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), Media Program South East Europe (2014), 1 p.

"Efficient self-regulation in the media sector is an important condition for ethical standards in news coverage and can prevent extensive regulation by state authorities. As such, it plays an important role for the trust of citizens in media and for the freedom of the press. Experts gathered by the ... more

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Sustainability Ethics: Ecology, Economy, Ethics. International Conference SusCon III, Shillong/India

Christoph Stückelberger, Sanjoy Mukherjee (eds.)

Geneva: Globethics.net (2014), 360 pp.

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ESOMAR / WAPOR Guideline on Opinion Polls and Published Surveys

Amsterdam; London: ESOMAR; WAPOR (2014), 16 pp.

"ESOMAR and WAPOR recognise there are particular issues in the collection and reporting of opinion poll and survey information and have therefore issued this Guideline as part of the self-regulatory framework that applies to international research. It highlights the responsibilities of researchers t ... more

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The Ethics of Journalism: Individual, Institutional and Cultural Influences

Wendy N. Wyatt (ed.)

London; New York; Oxford: Tauris; University of Oxford, Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism (2014), xxiv, 279 pp.

"The rise of digital and social media necessitates a new way of considering the ethical questions facing practicing journalists. This volume considers the various individual, cultural and institutional influences that have an impact on journalistic ethics today. It also examines the links between et ... more

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Media Ethics in the Age of Social Media

Venkat Iyer

Kuala Lumpur: Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) (2014), 174 pp.

"This publication [...] deals with the major ethical challenges facing journalists and other media practitioners in an environment in which social media has been assuming increasing importance and influence. By providing guidelines on how to deal with these challenges, this publication can serve as ... more

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Applying Standards: Media Owners and Journalism Ethics

Eugene L. Meyer

Washington, DC: Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA) (2013), 41 pp.

"While several codes in these countries [where news media are considered less free] call for media owners to place responsibility for content above their commercial interests, the reality is that when promulgated by governments they can threaten rather than enhance freedom of the press. When volunta ... more

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Global Media Ethics: Problems and Perspectives

Stephen J. A. Ward (ed.)

Walden, Mass.; Oxford: Wiley Blackwell (2013), 326 pp.

"Through case studies, analysis of emerging practices, and theoretical discussion, a team of leading journalism and communication experts investigate the impact of major global trends on responsible journalism and lead readers to better understand changes in media ethics. Chapters look at how these ... more

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Overview of Corruption in the Media in Developing Countries

Mara Mendes

U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre; Transparency International; Chr. Michelsen Institute (CMI) (2013), 11 pp.

"In developing countries, the media is often confronted by a combination of factors that create fertile grounds for corruption, such as lack of training and technical skills, low professional standards, limited financial resources, opaque or government controlled ownership structures, inadequate and ... more

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Conselhos de comunicação social: A interdição de um instrumento da democracia participativa

Venício Artur de Lima

Brasilia: Fórum Nacional pela Democratização da Comunicação (FNDC) (2013), 141 pp.

"Ferramenta fundamental para fiscalizar e abrir espaço à contribuição social, os conselhos já são instrumentos consolidados em setores como saúde e educação, mas ainda lutam para respirar quando o tema é a garantia do direito à liberdade de expressão, reiteradamente condicionada pelo pod ... more

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Media Guidelines for Reporting on Gender-Based Violence in Humanitarian Contexts

Global Protection Cluster (2013), 8 pp.

"The guidelines are intended to ensure that all actors who play a role in facilitating or engaging in media reporting on gender-based violence (GBV) are aware of and able to prioritize the ethical and safety considerations that preserve the safety, confidentiality and dignity of survivors, their fam ... more

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Rules of the Road of Ethical Journalism

Diana Jean Schemo

Forum for African Investigative Reporters (FAIR) (2013), 7 pp.

"Ethical reporters and editors must strive to tell the truth with courage, fairness and balance, open to the possibility that their reporting may lead to a story that varies with their initial concept. They do not give pre-eminence to the government or official version of events, but give voice to t ... more

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Alternative Dispute Resolution Systems in the Zimbabwean Media Industry and the Debate on Self-Regulation

Nhamo Anthony Mhiripiri

Journal of African Media Studies, volume 5, issue 3 (2013), pp. 313-336

"On the one hand, there is the Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe (VMCZ), a self-regulatory structure favoured by the privately owned media players. On the other hand, there is the Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) formed under statutory law and whose structure is still not adequate to resolve cases ... more