The New Syrian Press: Appraisal, Challenges and Outlook
Paris: CFI (2015), 19 pp.
Other editions: also published in Arabic
1 A brief and concise overview of the new written press in Syria: A few figures; Building up a press sector and enhancing levels of professionalism; Printing and distribution
2 Difficulties inherent to the Syrian situation: The press – a Syrian medium?; Influenced content; The complex question of distribution; Lack of transparency in funding
3 Challenges that the new Syrian press must overcome: A much-needed period of introspection; Better understanding of and adaptation to their readership; Consolidating distribution-point strategy to remain close to the readership; Genuine adaptation to the "weekly" format; Ongoing work to improve professionalism and establish a code of conduct; The issue of turnover and the necessary capacity development; Adapted economic models
4 A few areas to work on: For the Syrian media outlets; For the media support organisations; For the financial backers
2 Difficulties inherent to the Syrian situation: The press – a Syrian medium?; Influenced content; The complex question of distribution; Lack of transparency in funding
3 Challenges that the new Syrian press must overcome: A much-needed period of introspection; Better understanding of and adaptation to their readership; Consolidating distribution-point strategy to remain close to the readership; Genuine adaptation to the "weekly" format; Ongoing work to improve professionalism and establish a code of conduct; The issue of turnover and the necessary capacity development; Adapted economic models
4 A few areas to work on: For the Syrian media outlets; For the media support organisations; For the financial backers
