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"In these two volumes, readers will find comparative, in-depth essays on the press systems of 232 countries and/or territories. World Press Encyclopedia (WPE) is unique and valuable to users because, in addition to essays on each country’s press system, WPE also contains custommade graphs and stat ... more

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Encyclopedia of International Media and Communications, Volume 1, A-E

Donald H. Johnston (ed.)

New York: Academic Press (2003), 25, 618 pp.

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Globalisation, Mass Media and Indian Cultural Values

Michael Traber (ed.)

Delhi: ISPCK (2003), 200 pp.

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Anuário de mídia 2003. Volume regiões: Guias e listas, internet, revista e TV por assinatura

Meio & Mensagem (2003), 252 pp.

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Anuário de mídia 2003. Volume regiões: Cinema, jornal, mídia exterior, outdoor, rádio e TV

Meio & Mensagem (2003), 534 pp.

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DRC Media Environment Assessment Report

Copenhagen: International Media Support (IMS) (2003), 21 pp.

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Giving Voice to the Voiceless: Good Governance, Human Development and Mass Communications
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Pippa Norris, Dieter Zinnbauer

Cambridge, Mass.; London: UNDP Human Development Report Office (2002), 43 pp.

"The growth in electoral democracies presents many potential opportunities for human development. Yet in practice transitional and consolidating democracies often remain fragile and incomplete, lacking strong institutions essential for effective voice and accountability, including freedom of express ... ion and widespread opportunities for civic engagement. What can be done to strengthen democratic development and, in particular what is the role of the media in this process? Part I suggests that the mass media will have a positive impact on good governance and human development if they function effectively as a watchdog holding the powerful to account and as a civic forum facilitating a diversity of voices in public debate. Yet in practice the press is often limited in these roles. Liberal theories have long stressed the importance of an independent fourth estate as a check on the abuse of power. The study theorizes that this is necessary but not sufficient, in particular media systems strengthen good governance and promote positive development outcomes most effectively under two conditions: (i) where there is an unfettered and independent free press, [...] Part II operationalizes this typology then compares media systems around the world. Part III examines the cross-national evidence for the impact of these patterns. The study confirms that media systems characterized by widespread mass access and by an independent press are most closely associated with systematic indicators of good governance and human development. In particular, nations with these types of media system experience less corruption, greater administrative efficiency, higher political stability, and more effective rule of law, as well as better development outcomes such as higher per capita income, greater literacy, less economic inequality, lower infant mortality rates, and greater public spending on health. Part IV provides detailed case studies illustrating this relationship in particular countries. The conclusion considers the policy implications, suggesting practical steps to strengthen the channels of mass communications in poorer societies lacking either widespread access or freedom of the press." (http://www.escuelapnud.org) more

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The Media Situation in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan: Five Country Reports

Vienna: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (2002), 130, 150 pp.

"These five country reports: on Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, provide a general overview of the current state of media affairs in the country concerned, focus on media legislation and cases of harassment of journalists and provide country-specific recommendations t ... more

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Messages or Massages? Media Matters in India Today

Jacob Srampickal

Delhi: Media House (2002), 163 pp.

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Fact Finding/Identification Mission Report: Central Asia/Ferghana Valley Support to the Development of a Regional Media Network: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan

FRESTA (Danish Peace and Stability Fund); Pem Consult; International Media Support (IMS) (2002), 68 pp.

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Die Zivilgesellschaft in Ghana: Organisations-, Gestaltungs- und Politikfähigkeit ausgewählter ziviler Akteure (1957-1999)

Christina Seyd

Hamburg: Institut für Afrikakunde (2002), 307 pp.

"Am Beispiel von drei Verbänden, der Anwaltskammer, dem Christenrat und dem Journalistenverband, zeichnet Seyd die jeweilige Entwicklungsgeschichte nach, untersucht neben den verbandsinternen Strukturen die Fähigkeit dieser Akteure, die Hegemonieansprüche der vorangegangenen autoritären Regime z ... more

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Internationales Handbuch Medien 2002/2003

Hans-Bredow-Institut (ed.)

Baden-Baden: Nomos, 26th ed. (2002), 1056 pp.

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The Potential for Community Radio in Afghanistan: Report of a Fact-Finding Mission to Afghanistan

Bruce Girard, Jo van der Spek

Comunica; Radio Reed Flute (2002), iii, 35 pp.

"This study, sponsored by the Communication Assistance Foundation, examines the potential for community-based radio in Afghanistan and identifies examples of how community radio can support initiatives for community development. The report and its recommendations are primarily intended as a resource ... more

Giving Voice to the Voiceless: Good Governance, Human Development and Mass Communications Deep Insights

Giving Voice to the Voiceless: Good Governance, Human Development and Mass Communications
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