"During the last year, a new self-confidence and a firm continuation of broadcasting operations have been observed in the new autonomous media organization. In the recruitment of new personnel (and the separation of unfit staff), in financial operations and management decisions, indications of a new
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trend towards independence and professionalism has been shown. Within the limitations of personnel and resources, there has been an increased orientation to development issues in programmes, and this is shown especially in field productions. Technical operations have been sustained and the first steps towards expanding the FM network to Phuntsholing have been taken.
BBS has also shown its potential role in influencing the development process in Bhutan and in linking general cultural themes to programme production, particularly in the use and development of the official language, Dzongkha. Radio should thus be used more effectively as an active mechanism of dialogue between government and people, to facilitate articulation and exchange of views and opinions on issues of local national and international concern. In the endeavours of His Majesty and the Government to modernize society, BBS has a crucial role in encouraging more popular participation in decision-making. But success in this domain depends on professionalism, and therefore further training and skills are needed.
Further necessary improvements must also be made in the areas of: programme substance, news handling and evaluation, diversification of news sources, utilization of technical facilities to meet the long-term objectives of the project. Field productions should include programmes related to district and gewog fora, local cultural events, and features concerning women in development. Aside from programmes on and by women, all programmes should reflect a concern for women as a viable and contributing partner to the development process. The computer networking and operations, should be completed; priority should be given to starting
the library and AV archive operation." (Executive summary)
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"After providing an overview of the Singapore society and its communication system as background, the coauthors examine the main aspects of communication policy in Singapore, and conclude with a case study of communication planning at the Radio and Television Singapore and the Singapore Family Plann
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ing and Population Board. Appendixes include "The Communication Network in Singapore," "Breakdown of Television Singapore Programs, by Language, Type of Program, and Location of Production," and RTS's [Radio Television Singapore] Requirements for Advertising Material." (Eleanor Blum, Frances G. Wilhoit: Mass media bibliography. 3rd ed. Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 1990 Nr. 678)
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"The three studies contained in this volume trace the emergence of 'community media' in Western society—specifically new approaches to broadcasting and electronic media in North America and Western Europe [...] The orientation of the studies is not purely towards research, though where research ha
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s been done, it is utilized. Rather, their purpose is to collect, analyse and synthesize as large a volume as possible of current initiatives in the field of methods adopted, problems experienced, solutions found, new questions posed. In this kind of review, various dimensions are relevant. There is, first, the conceptual level—the objectives for which the media are used or with which they are associated. Are they used primarily for educational purposes, for enlarging the range of available study materials? Are their purposes mainly social, creating and enhancing processes of community development? Or are they seen as serving psychological ends, by allowing for the fuller expression of individual and group personalities? Second, there is the technological or organizational aspect. For example, are media used at the local level also linked to a national system of information distribution, as in the access programmes of some national networks, which allow the layman to participate in producing television programmes? Are they associated more with local radio or cable television? Or are they a form of video animation, based on portable cameras and recorders, perhaps with very limited distribution? Third, there is the descriptive, social and political level. What is being attempted with community media in different countries? How do these countries differ in cultural attitude, or in prescriptions for social or economic growth?" (Preface)
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"The Asian Broadcasting Union (ABU) was set up in 1964 — History — Organisation — Activities." (Jean-Marie Van Bol, Abdelfattah Fakhfakh: The use of mass media in the developing countries. Brussels: CIDESA, 1971 Nr. 2123, topic code 210.0)
"La diffusion de l'information publique est assurée en Belgique par des organismes autonomes et par des services ministériels spécialisés — Au rang des premiers, on relève le Commissariat Général au Tourisme, la Radio-Télévision Belge et l'Institut Belge d'Information et de Documentation
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— Celui-ci, créé des cendres d'Inforcongo, a pour tâche de faire connaître la Belgique à l'étranger et d'organiser, sur le plan national, des campagnes d'information et d'éducation — Il satisfait en cela à la demande du secteur privé et public, pour autant qu'il s'agisse d'informations non commerciales — L'Institut Belge d'Information et de Documentation organise, par ailleurs, des stages de techniques d'information au profit des ressortissants des pays en voie de développement — Il contribue à la coordination interdépartementale de l'information extérieure afin de grouper les efforts longtemps dispersés des services publics — Les départements ministériels sont dotés soit de services d'information, de documentation ou de renseignements, soit de bureaux de presse. Traduction anglaise aux pages 67-69." (Jean-Marie Van Bol, Abdelfattah Fakhfakh: The use of mass media in the developing countries. Brussels: CIDESA, 1971 Nr. 2361, topic code 163.22)
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"Panorama des installations et description de l'équipement de la station." (Jean-Marie Van Bol, Abdelfattah Fakhfakh: The use of mass media in the developing countries. Brussels: CIDESA, 1971 Nr. 1939, topic code 410.1, 210.1)
"A la suite de la réorganisation de la radio, on s'attend à l'introduction d'un nouveau type de programmes plus adapté au public et plus stimulant du point de vue personnel et national — Pour cela il est nécessaire d'avoir un staff plus qualifié — Peu d'émissions pour la TV sauf éducative
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s. L'auteur est Ministre du Tourisme et de l'Information." (Jean-Marie Van Bol, Abdelfattah Fakhfakh: The use of mass media in the developing countries. Brussels: CIDESA, 1971 Nr. 911, topic code 210.1, 410.1)
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"Panorama des installations et équipement de la station de Brazzaville." (Jean-Marie Van Bol, Abdelfattah Fakhfakh: The use of mass media in the developing countries. Brussels: CIDESA, 1971 Nr. 1871, topic code 410.1, 210.1)
"Développement de la radio iranienne — Structure, programmes et activité de la télévision iranienne." (Jean-Marie Van Bol, Abdelfattah Fakhfakh: The use of mass media in the developing countries. Brussels: CIDESA, 1971 Nr. 2156, topic code 210.311, 410.1)
"Article du Ministère de l'Information sur l'Institut de Radiodiffusion et son développement — Utilisation de la TV, depuis 1963, dans le domaine de l'éducation et de la formation grâce à l'aide de I'OCORA." (Jean-Marie Van Bol, Abdelfattah Fakhfakh: The use of mass media in the developing co
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untries. Brussels: CIDESA, 1971 Nr. 1859, topic code 210.1, 222)
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