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Critical Reflections on the Theory Versus Practice Debate in Communication for Development

Linje Manyozo

MedieKultur: Journal of Media and Communication Research, volume 32, issue 61 (2016), pp. 116-134

"Even though the cliché ‘theory is practice’ registers in most communication for development debates, available evidence seems to suggest there is a growing chasm between the theory and practice of communication for development. This discussion argues that, with the increasing demand by governm ... more

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Desecrating Expression: An Account of Freedom of Expression and Religion in Asia

Gayatri Khandhadai

Bytes for All;Asian Forum for Human Rights & Development;Global Partners Digital (2016), 80 pp.

"This report outlines the international human rights standards and processes related the protection of freedom of expression and religious belief, and discusses regional trends and challenges. The nine country case studies include the stories of many people across the region struggling to defend fre ... more

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Communication for Development in Peacebuilding: Directions on Research and Evaluation for an Emerging Field

Valentina Baú

Critical Arts: South-North Cultural and Media Studies, volume 29, issue 6 (2015), pp. 801-817

"This article highlights the key areas in which Communication for Development (C4D) can play a role in the aftermath of conflict, with a focus both at the community and at the national level. It provides an overview of the literature that has begun to discuss C4D in the light of peace creation. It i ... more

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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 ... more

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Freedom of the Press and Media Regulation in Cambodia: Approaches and Options for Democratic Diversity

Andreas Oldag

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- ... more

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CFI’s Programmes: Media & Pluralism

Paris: CFI (2015), 12 pp.

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Media and Information Literacy: A Human Rights-Based Approach in Developing Countries

Dennis Reineck, Jan Lublinski

Bonn: Deutsche Welle DW Akademie (2015), 8 pp.

"Media and Information Literacy (MIL), defined as the ability to access, analyze, and create media, is a prerequisite for citizens to realize their rights to freedom of information and expression. A rights-based approach is pursued to define MIL in general, and Digital Media and Information Literacy ... more

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Media-Related Peacebuilding in Processes of Conflict Transformation

Rousbeh Legatis

Berlin: Berghof Foundation (2015), 21 pp.

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The African Declaration on Internet Rights and Freedoms: A Positive Agenda for Human Rights Online

Tom Orrell

London: Global Partners Digital (2015), 20 pp.

"The African Declaration on Internet Rights and Freedoms was drafted by African civil society organisations to guide the creation of a positive, rights-based and democratically governed Internet policy environment in Africa. The initiative is part of a rich heritage of freedom of expression advocacy ... more

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A Strategic Model for Media Development

Bonn: Deutsche Welle DW Akademie (2015), 2 pp.

"Freedom of expression and access to information inform every aspect of DW Akademie’s work in media development. Following on from this, our strategic model has human rights at its core, with our goal being to enable all people to freely inform and express themselves. The model provides a comprehe ... more

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Building Digital Safety for Journalism: A Survey of Selected Issues

Jennifer R. Henrichsen, Michelle Betz, Joanne M. Lisosky

Paris: UNESCO (2015), 101 pp.

"This publication identifies at least 12 digital threats, including illegal or arbitrary digital surveillance, location tracking, and software and hardware exploits without the knowledge of the target. Further examples that are considered are: phishing, fake domain attacks, Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) ... more

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Keystones to Foster Inclusive Knowledge Societies: Access to Information and Knowledge, Freedom of Expression, Privacy, and Ethics on a Global Internet

Paris: UNESCO (2015), 107 pp.

"UNESCO’s vision of universal Knowledge Societies builds on a free, open and trusted Internet that enables people to not only have the ability to access information resources from around the world, but to also contribute information and knowledge to local and global communities. What can UNESCO do ... more

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From Crisis to Transition: Media in Burkina Faso

Michelle Betz

International Media Support (IMS) (2015), 23 pp.

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Assessment of Media Legislation in Tunisia

Ahmed Ghazali

MedMedia;European Union (2015), 22 pp.

"Since the Jasmine Revolution, a new constitutional and institutional framework has been put in place in Tunisia, laying the foundations for the liberalisation of the media. But this framework remains embryonic and the situation fragile, and there is an urgent need to address shortcomings in media g ... more

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Assessment of Media Legislation in Palestine

Jaume Suau, Ángel García

MedMedia;European Union (2015), 16 pp.

"Palestine has fewer provisions for media legislation than any other country in the Southern Mediterranean region, and the occupation by and conflict with Israel represents an ongoing threat to press freedom and media development. Steps are being taken, though, that show how civil society might lead ... more

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Assessment of Media Legislation in Libya

Katrin Nyman-Metcalf

MedMedia;European Union (2015), 22 pp.

"Libya has no history of free and independent media, and this has not changed post-revolution. As it is therefore not possible to conduct a proper analysis of media legislation in the country, this report focuses on the subject in more general terms." (Executive summary)

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Assessment of Media Legislation in Lebanon

Francesco Sciacchitano

MedMedia;European Union (2015), 38 pp.

"Although ostensibly free, the Lebanese media find themselves stifled by several legal, political, economic and cultural restrictions, which limit freedom of expression. This calls for an overhaul of the judiciary and electoral system, which must occur multilaterally." (Conclusions and recommendatio ... more

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Assessment of Media Legislation in Egypt

Krisztina Rozgonyi

MedMedia;European Union (2015), 24 pp.

"The legal framework for the changing media environment following the New Constitution still lacks the elements needed to protect the independence, transparency and accountability of the Egyptian media." (Introduction, page 5)

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Assessment of Media Legislation in Algeria

José Alberto Azeredo

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 ... more

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Interim Assessment of Media Development in South Sudan

Paris: UNESCO (2015), xii, 60 pp.