"[...] Using a qualitative approach and a descriptive research design, data was gathered from Sisters and lay collaborators at three Pauline Centres in Nairobi through questionnaires, interviews, and document analysis. The main findings show that even though new media platforms like WhatsApp and Fac ... ebook are used, they are not always used to their full potential for evangelisation. This is because of problems like not having enough resources, not having the right skills, the digital landscape changing quickly, traditional ways of engaging with people like reading culture and centre visits declining, and the need for content that is better suited to digital audiences. However, there are big chances to strategically package faith content, improve staff skills, and learn about the needs of an audience that is comfortable with technology. The study says that the Pauline Sisters need to take a proactive, flexible, and morally sound approach to get through the digital age. It stresses the need to find a balance between timeless faith principles and new ways of communicating, to promote digital literacy, and to use new media strategically to stay relevant and effective in their evangelising mission in a world that is becoming more connected." (Abstract) more

"This dissertation is a study about the growth and development of media in Afghanistan and its role and contribution to national and international collective efforts to build a modern, stable and democratic Afghanistan in the last decade. In pursuing my dissertation, I have examined the Afghan media ... landscape by focusing on the regulatory environment, the type and breadth of broadcast and print media, the role of donors and foreign aid and the extent to which media has a played a role in fostering democracy in the country. The dissertation concludes with analyzing the future of Afghan media and freedom of expression following the departure of foreign forces and international community at the end of 2014 and their impact on sustainability of media in light of support they have received from the outside world. The dissertation concludes that, while there are challenges ahead, Afghan media has benefited from a decade of foreign assistance, has contributed to fostering democracy in Afghanistan and can stand on its own with the decline of foreign aid to Afghanistan in the future." (Abstract) more