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Urban Communication, Urban Media
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Local Media Economics & Markets, Local Media Financing
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Community Television
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Community Newspapers, Community Press
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Rural Radio Programmes, Rural Radios, Rural Development & Radio
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Suburbs, Poor Districts, Slums, Shanty Towns
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Local News
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Insufficient Local Media Ecosystems, "Information Deserts"
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Audience Feedback, Interaction & Participation
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Journalistic Quality
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Local Governance & Accountability: Role of Media
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Local Newspapers
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Media Use: Urban Populations
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Radio Consumption, Radio Use, Radio Audiences
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Community Media Financing & Sustainability
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Media Viability & Financial Sustainability
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Rural Press
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Public & State Radios
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Television Programming, Programme Structures & Programme Policies
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Urban Issues: Media Representation & Reporting
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Civic Engagement, Citizen Participation, Civil Society & Media
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Media Use: Rural Populations
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Television Consumption, Televison Use, Television Audiences
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Community Media
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Community Radio Sustainability & Financing
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Crime & Violence Reporting
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Development Communication, Communication for Development (C4D)
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Media & Communication Policies
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Media Landscapes, Media Systems, Media Situation in General
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Public Spheres
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Radio Programming, Programme Structures & Schedules
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Audiences & Users
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Digital & Social Media Use, Internet Use
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Alternative Press
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Community Media Management
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Community Radio Management
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Community Reporters, Media Volunteers
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Participatory Communication
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Conflict Reporting, Armed Conflict Reporting
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History of Radio
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Investigative Journalism
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Television News
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Poverty & Impoverished People: Reporting & Media Representation
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Stereotypes in Media & Communication
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Press Landscapes
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Media Law & Regulation
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Financing Media, Financial Media Management
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Radio Management
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Decentralization
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Politics and Media
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Radio
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Radio Programmes & Genres
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Radio Debates, Radio Talk Shows, Call-In Radio Programmes
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Commercial Radios
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Television
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Television Channels
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Access to Public Information, Freedom of Information, Right to Information
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Open Data
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Advertising Sales Management
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Local Advertising & Local Advertising Markets
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Radio Advertising
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Digital Activism, Cyber Advocacy
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Media Advocacy, Media Activism
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Digital & Social Media Use: Youth
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Interactive Radio: Audience Participation, Interaction & Feedback
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Media Use: Lower Classes & Poor Population
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Print Media Use, Press Readers
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Trust in the Media, Credibility of Media
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Cinema
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Local Cinema Management
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Videos
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Government Communication Strategies
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Strategic Communication Planning
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Alternative Communication & Media
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Media Assistance: Community Radios
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Communication for Local Development
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Radio for Development
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Digital Inclusion
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Digital Journalism, Online Journalism
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Social Media Marketing in Broadcasting Enterprises
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Informal Sector, Informal Economy
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Radio Marketing, Branding & Promotion
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Radio Schools
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Sports Reporting
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Environmental Communication
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Ethics in Media & Communication
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Success Factors
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Good Practice Examples
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HIV / AIDS Communication
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Indigenous Media, Indigenous Language Media Productions
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Indigenous Radio Broadcasting
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Constructive Journalism, Solution-Oriented Journalism
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Journalism Education & Training
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Journalists Dealing with Risks & Threats, Resilience & Wellbeing of Media Workers
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Journalists: Professional Identity & Values
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Safety of Journalists, Safety Risks of Media Workers
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Mobile Journalism, Video Journalism
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News
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Newsroom Management
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Radio Journalism
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Media Assistance: Citizen Participation & Civil Society
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Media Assistance: Governance, Accountability, Combating Corruption
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Media Assistance: Local Journalism & Media
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Media, Mass Media
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Television Landscapes
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Television Law & Regulation
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Budgeting, Cost Calculation, Financial Planning
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Financing Not-For-Profit & Community Media
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Human Resources Development, Personnel Management
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Quality Management
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Starting Media Outlets, Creation of Digital Businesses
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Political Transition and Media
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Public Opinion
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Newspapers
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Public & State Television
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Regional Radios
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University Radios
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Research in Media & Communication
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Civil Society
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Networks & Networking
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Television Production Equipment
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Regional Television
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Television Programmes & Genres
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Youth Cultures, Youth Milieus, Youth Identities
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Access to Media & Information
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Access to Information Laws, Right to Information Regulation
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Advertising
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Editorial Independence: Influence of Advertisers
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Government Advertising, State Advertising
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Outdoor Advertising
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Television Advertising
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Civic Engagement, Citizen Participation, Civil Society & Digital Communication
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Agricultural Information & Extension
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Audience Clubs & Listener Groups
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Audience Orientation
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Community Media Audiences & Use
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Media Use: Indigenous Populations
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Media Use: Public Service & State Media
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Mobile Phone Use: Women
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Media Use: Youth
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Television Use: Youth
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Opinion Polls, Public Opinion Research
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Reading, Reading Habits, Reading Skills
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Authoritarian Regimes, Dictatorships
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Election Campaigns
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Political Campaigns
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Catholic Radios
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Radio Cutivalú (Piura, Peru)
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Radio Maria (Catholic Radio Network)
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Children: Media Representation & Reporting
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Igreja Universal do Reino de Deus (IURD)
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History of Film & Cinema
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National Cinemas, National Film Production
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Cybersecurity, Digital Safety, Privacy, Right to Privacy
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Plagiarism
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Media / Communication Control
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Censorship
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Harassment & Intimidation of Journalists
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Self-Censorship
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Media Freedom, Press Freedom
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Nonprofit Public Relations: Experiences
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Community Communication
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Community Development
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Community Development: Role of Communication & Media
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Community Media Policies & Regulation
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Community Participation in Community Media
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Community Radio Contents & Programming
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Community Radio Policies
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Community Radio Regulation & Licensing
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Community Radio Setting-Up
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Community Television Policies & Regulation
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Community Websites
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Group Media
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Conflict Areas: Media Systems, Media Landscapes, Role of Media
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Conflict-Sensitive Radio Journalism, Radio in Conflict Prevention & Transformation
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Human Rights Protection & Violations: Media Representation & Reporting
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Human Security Reporting
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Transitional Justice Reporting
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Contents of Media
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Aesthetics in Media & Communication
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Discourse & Discourse Analysis
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Television Quality
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Radio Language & Moderation
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Anthropology of Media & Communication
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Street Theatre
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Radio Culture
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Nonprofit Organizations, NGOs
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Local Development Planning
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ICT / Internet Projects (Development Aid)
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Media Assistance Projects & Programs: Case Studies
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Development and Media
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Social Change & Media / Communication
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Digital Communication, Digital Media
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Digital Healthcare & Information, Mobile Health, E-Health, Telemedicine
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Indigenous Digital & Social Media Communication
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Internet
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Internet / ICTs and Social Change
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Digital Financial Services, Mobile Banking, Mobile Payphone Business
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Social Media in Political Communication
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Online Dating
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Online Radio, Internet Radio, Radio Streaming
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Social Media
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ICTs and Development
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Information Society
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Disadvantaged & Vulnerable Groups
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Discrimination-Sensitive Language, Minority-Sensitive Journalism
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Ethnic Media, Minority Media
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Libraries
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Economics of Media
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Markets (General)
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Television Marketing, Branding & Promotion
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Nonprofit Journalism, Nonprofit Media
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Political Economy of Media
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Financing Television
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Poverty & Poverty Reduction
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Labour, Labour Markets, Labour Laws, Working Conditions
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Traffic & Transport Infrastructure
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Adult Education
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Educational Radios
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Internships & Exchange Programmes
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Tourism & Travel
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Environmental Journalism
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Bribery & Corruption in Journalism
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Female Journalists & Media Workers
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Gender-Based Harassment, Intimidation & Violence: Media Representation & Reporting
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Gender in Health Communication
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Health Communication
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Tuberculosis Communication
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Colonial Legacies
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Decolonisation & Independence (General)
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Local History & Memory
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Indigenous Communication
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Indigenous Television Broadcasting
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Intercultural Communication, Intercultural Competencies
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Africa: Foreign Media Representation & Image Abroad
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International Radio Broadcasting, Foreign Radio Broadcasting
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Mercosur
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Journalism
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Awards & Prizes: Journalism Awards
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Civic Journalism, Public Journalism
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Collaborative Journalism, Journalism Cooperation
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Journalistic Genres
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Journalistic Skills
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Journalistic Style & Language
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Journalists
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Radio News
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Reporting & Media Representation: Specific Issues
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Court Reporting & Media Representation of Judicial System
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Television Journalism
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Linguistic Diversity: Internet & Digital Media
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Financing Media: Philanthropic Support
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Media Assistance: Financial Sustainability & Management
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Media Assistance: Radio
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Communication Networks
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Communication Processes
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Diversity & Pluralism in Media / Communication
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Information
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Information Exchange
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Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Relations
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Public Funding & Support Policies for Media
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Radio Policies
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Radio Landscapes
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Licensing of Media
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Radio Law & Regulation
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Media Management
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Financing Media: Customer Payments, Subscription Models, User-Based Financing
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Financing Press & Print Media
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Fundraising
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Knowledge Management
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Marketing & Branding
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Newspaper Management
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Religious Media Management & Financing
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Self-Management
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Television Management
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BBC
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Music Videos
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Citizenship
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Local Government
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Polarization, Political Polarization
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Democracy
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Democratization
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Fragile / Post-Conflict States
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Public Budgets, Participatory Budgeting
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State
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Centralization
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Democracy / Democratization and Media
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Media Capture, Vested Political & Other Interests in the Media
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Political Communication
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Political Role & Influence of Radio, Radio & Democratization
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Watchdog Role of the Media
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Press
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Magazines
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Diario De Cuyo (Newspaper, Argentina)
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Radio Production
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Television Production Skills
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Public Media, State Media
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Radio Formats
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Call-In Dedication & Greeting Programs
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Cultural Radio Programmes
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Radio Dramas, Radio Soap Operas, Radio Fiction
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Youth Radio Programmes, Youth Radio Stations, School Radios
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Radio Cultural Campesina (Teocelo, Veracruz, Mexico)
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Radio Elshinta (Jakarta, Indonesia)
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Radio La Voz de la Mixteca (XETLA) (Tlaxiaco, Oaxaca, Mexico)
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Radio Progress (Wa, Upper West Region, Ghana)
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Radio Ucamara (Nauta, Peru)
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Social Participation
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Prejudices
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Communication & Media Indicators
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Research Methods
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Analysis
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Rural Communication, Media in Rural Areas
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Social Conflicts, Social Problems
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Society
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Participation
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Social Aspects
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Lower Classes
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Technologies, Information & Communication Technologies
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Digital Radio
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Digital Television
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Informatics
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Telecommunication Networks
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Cable Television
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Television Networks
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Non-Western Communication Approaches
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Design & Layout
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Youth and Media
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"Local media that cater to their local communities are still rare in Arab countries due to government control and centralization of media production. In some transitional states, however, we observe a mushrooming of new local small media initiatives after regulation modes have changed. Yet, these me ... more
"Since 2018, we’ve been tracking academic studies that show in stark terms the impact journalism has on our democracy. This research review has become a critical guide for funders, policymakers, communities, and journalists who care about creating a healthier democracy. In 2022, we overhauled this ... more
"Sustainability is a key issue for local and community media in the Global South as well as the Global North, albeit in different ways. After identifying significant gaps in the sustainability literature, the article presents and discusses a taxonomy of ‘models’ – the relationships that arise ... more

Greening Africa’s News Deserts: The Search for Sustainable Local Media in Sub-Saharan Africa

Johannesburg: Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) (2022), 38 pp.
"Among principles that should underpin policy choices are: a focus on systemic impact; particular attention on the areas where information poverty is greatest; platform-neutrality, while preferring platforms used most commonly; ongoing monitoring of developments in and around media at local levels t ... more
"La problemática de la Violencia contra la Mujer no es un tema de agenda prioritaria en los medios regionales analizados. Durante dos meses (Agosto y Setiembre 2022) 06 diarios regionales solo han publicado un total de 185 noticias sobre este tema, lo que equivale a que en dos meses cada diario ha ... more
"Die Schlüsselfragen für den Erfolg lokaler Nachrichtenmedien sind die folgenden: Lösen Sie ein Problem für ihre Zielgruppe? Identifizieren und füllen sie eine Nachrichten- oder Informationslücke für ihre Gemeinschaft bzw. Gemeinschaften? In diesem Bericht beschäftigen wir uns damit, wie Jou ... more

Marmato: Entre la minería y el olvido de los medios

Bogotá: Fundación para la Libertad de Prensa (FLIP) (2022), 33 pp.
"At a time of growing threats to the press worldwide, including in supposedly ‘safe’ developed democracies, this article explores the nature of harassment perpetrated by strangers, one-time sources, and viewers against women broadcast journalists working at US local television stations. The stud ... more
"Dem Lokaljournalismus geht es nicht gut. Verlage kämpfen seit Jahren mit Anzeigenverlusten, die Arbeitsbelastung nimmt kontinuierlich zu, immer mehr Redaktionen werden dichtgemacht. Dabei ist gerade Lokaljournalismus wichtig für unsere Demokratie. Community-Journalismus kann ein Weg raus aus dies ... more
"This white paper seeks to unpack the use of Indigenous or non-majority language in the existing digital landscape. This ties into ideas about digital colonialism (Kwett, 2022), wherein hegemonic, or dominant, languages are threatening and jeopardising the ability for local language speakers to expr ... more

Voices from the Favelas: Media Activism and Counter-Narratives from Below

New York; London: Rowman & Littlefield (2021), xiv, 184 pp.
"The mainstream media in Brazil portrays favelas (unregulated low-income neighbourhoods) in a negative light. This has been the case since their emergence over a century ago. Voices from the Favelas navigates through the contemporary representation of the favelas in the established media, discussing ... more
"Mali’s first non-state radio went on air during the authoritarian rule of Moussa Traoré in 1988, challenging the common narrative that ties political and media liberalization together. Negotiations were conducted by Italian NGOs at a time when such organizations had become key political actors i ... more
"The growth of hyperlocal media has rekindled the ecosystem of local media in recent years. An international phenomenon, it has already been the subject of much study in the academy, despite it being a recent occurrence. This article deals with the literature review of scientific articles published ... more

Around the Corner, Around the World: Reviving Local News, Globally

Vienna: International Press Institute (IPI) (2021), 62 pp.
"Esta publicación, de libre acceso, comprende 32 reportajes y crónicas periodísticas de investigación en materia de inversión pública, de 32 periodistas, 20 varones y 12 mujeres, correspondientes a 16 regiones del país: Cusco, La Libertad, Piura, Junín, Lambayeque, Arequipa, Lima, Puno, Ica, ... more
"This report is meant to share the experiences and lessons of local media practitioners globally, and to build a community for networking and support. It’s about telling their story in their own voice – and helping all involved learn from one another. By talking to both new digital start-ups and ... more