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Countering Online Hate Speech
Paris: UNESCO (2015), 71 pp.
"The present report provides a global overview of the dynamics characterizing hate speech online and some of the measures that have been adopted to counteract and mitigate it, highlighting good practices that have emerged at the local and global levels. While the study offers a comprehensive analysi
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Freedom of the Press and Media Regulation in Cambodia: Approaches and Options for Democratic Diversity
Phnom Penh: Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) (2015), 66 pp.
"Two basic principles should prevail for media regulation in Cambodia: 1. Consistent application of the principles of the rule of law on the basis of the constitutional rights of freedom of speech and press (Art. 35 and 41: Cambodian Constitution). 2. Transparent and predictable regulative decision-
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Development Agenda: Considering the Dark Side of the Media
Bonn: Deutsche Welle DW Akademie (2015), 8 pp.
"Instead of serving the public and speaking truth to power, many media may act as mouthpieces of the powerful, repeat rumors without verification, discriminate against minorities, and feed the polarization of societies. Such media actions have a harmful influence that reaches far beyond the media se
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Interim Assessment of Media Development in South Sudan
Paris: UNESCO (2015), xii, 60 pp.
Assessment of Media Legislation in Algeria
MedMedia; European Union (2015), 22 pp.
"Every effort should be made to encourage Algeria to come into line with global standards on press freedom, market access and media ownership. Exchange of good practice, EU strategies and wider promotion of local broadcasting content can all create the opportunity to influence change in Algeria." (R
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Crowdfunding in Emerging Markets: Lessons from East African Startups
Washington, DC: World Bank (2015), 15 pp.
"The discussion of opportunity costs, choosing a platform and networking strategies highlights the clear need for more industry data and transparency [...] Further, the private sector can monetize research on network effects and fundraising norms across the continent [...] Regarding the supply of ca
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The New Syrian Radio Stations: Appraisal, Challenges and Outlook
Paris: CFI (2015), 19 pp.
TMF 2015-2018 Strategy: Strengthening Media for Accountability
Tanzania Media Fund (TMF) (2015), 51 pp.
"By October 2015, the TMF project will have transitioned from being a donor initiative to a new legal entity. Since 2008, the TMF project has been using grants as a way to increase quality content in as well as to strengthen the Tanzanian media landscape. This new strategic plan, which outlines the
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Kurdish Region of Northern Iraq: Humanitarian Information Needs of Syrian Refugees
International Media Support (IMS) (2015), 18 pp.
"The assessment concludes that there is not ‘one magic answer’ to the question of which media channel is the most effective – rather a variety of channels must be used to reach as many people as possible. While TV scores high among both refugees and host population as a preferred media channel
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On-Ramps, Intersections, and Exit Routes: A Roadmap for Systems and Industries to Prevent and Disrupt Human Trafficking
Polaris (2014), 40 pp.
"Websites and social media networks have made laudable efforts and contributions toward combating human trafficking, including, most notably, the creation and distribution of tools to detect child pornography. But there is room to do more. Many of the tools, policies, and procedures originally creat
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"A more connected, data-driven humanitarian system creates an opportunity to save lives and reduce suffering, even as it raises concerns for privacy and security. On one hand, in a humanitarian crisis, in which any delay can cost lives, privacy concerns and consent may be justifiably ignored in the
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Protecting the Rights of Children: The Role of the Media. Lessons from Brazil, India and Kenya
London: Internews Europe (2014), 79 pp.
"In Brazil, India and Kenya, a wide range of factors currently inhibit media from playing their full role in promoting awareness of child rights and in helping children realise their rights, says this report. Crucial issues identified in all three countries include lack of media coverage, inadequate
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Public Funding of Private Media
London: LSE Media Policy Project (2014), 17 pp.
"As advertising revenues shift to non-journalistic platforms, news organizations face financial difficulties. To safeguard pluralism and editorial competition, alternative funding sources should be considered. Policymakers can support private media organizations with mechanisms such as tax relief or
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Empowering Our Whistleblowers
Open Democracy Advice Centre; Right2Know Campaign; Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) (2014), iv, 63 pp.
"In 2010 the Open Democracy Advice Centre undertook a comprehensive review of the state of whistleblowing in South Africa, entitled 'The Status of Whistleblowing' (2010). Three years on, the whistleblowing landscape is due another review. Research demonstrates that progress has not merely halted in
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Fostering Freedom Online: The Role of Internet Intermediaries
Deep Insights
Paris: UNESCO (2014), 210 pp.
"The research showed that internet intermediaries are heavily influenced by the legal and policy environments of states, but they do have leeway over many areas of policy and practice affecting online expression and privacy. The findings also highlighted the challenge where many state policies, laws
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Segundo informe sobre la situación de la radiodifusión comunitaria en México, julio 2012 a junio 2014
México, DF: AMARC World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (2014), 54 pp.
"El objetivo de este trabajo es ampliar la información y difusión sobre el contexto real en el que las radios comunitarias posibilitan el ejercicio de la libertad de expresión desde las comunidades. Con este informe esperamos contribuir a visibilizar e impulsar el análisis sobre el tercer sector
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Media Content in the Central African Crisis: An Overview and Solutions for Further Peace-Building and Governance Interventions
Internews Network (2014), 70 pp.
"News represents 23% of the total schedule on the six radio stations monitored [...] The situation of conflict had a direct influence on the subjects treated in news and information content with a focus 1) on the conflict (more than one third of news and information content) but not on grassroots co
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Gerechter Friede
Bonn: Deutsche Bischofskonferenz, Sekretariat, 4th ed. (2014), 168 pp.
"Das Bischöfliche Wort „Gerechter Friede“ vom 27.09.2000 ist das Grundlagendokument, die „Magna Charta“ der katholischen Friedensethik in Deutschland. Hatte das Vorgängerdokument „Gerechtigkeit schafft Frieden“ (1983) die Friedensgefährdung in der Epoche des „Kalten Krieges“ zum T
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