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Manual de Buenas Prácticas de Responsabilidad Social Comunitaria

Harold Hütt Herrera

San José: Universidad de Costa Rica, Centro de Investigación en Comunicación (CICOM) (2024), 87 pp.

"El presente manual representa un importante y valioso esfuerzo por poner el foco en el relacionamiento con comunidades. Surge de una investigación de campo que resume acciones de empresas interesadas en conocer a sus grupos de interés externos y, de manera específica, a las comunidades a quienes ... more

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Training Needs Assessment for Namibian Journalists

Christiaan Keulder, Herman Wasserman

Namibia Media Trust (2020), 34 pp.

"1. The survey indicated no significant differences between what journalists and managers considered important skills. Respondents from both groups indicated that formal journalism training was not adequate to the demands of the contemporary, digitized workplace. Training in digital skills can there ... fore be considered a priority area. 2. Further findings however indicated a continued strong emphasis on core journalistic skills such as the ability to exercise journalistic editorial judgement, contextualise stories in ways that make sense to audiences within their contexts and practicing ethical journalism . This finding suggests that future training should not focus exclusively on practical, digital skills but also provide opportunities for journalists to deepen their core skills. This was to a large extent supported by data from the focus groups, where media managers and consumers suggested a combination of new multimedia practical skills with more established journalistic values, especially given the rise of misinformation, which gives journalists the opportunity to set themselves apart from unverified content on the internet. 3. Responses did not suggest a strong need for specialized training in ‘beat’ journalism such as financial journalism. This could be explained by the fact that media convergence across platforms continues apace and the need for general digital skills was seen as more pressing, or that media institutions are under severe financial pressure with dwindling resources, which does not allow for a significant investment in highly specialized reporters. 4. There is a strong need to find alternative sources of revenue for an industry under pressure. The respondents suggested that such sources may take the form of outsourcing certain skills to media consumers, collaborating with consumers or pooling journalistic resources. There might therefore be an increasing need for training that could equip journalists with entrepreneurial, marketing and branding skills. 5. Managerial skills is an important aspect to consider for upskilling journalists entering management. A mentoring scheme could be considered to fulfil this need. 6. Given time and cost considerations, there is scope for experimenting with training formats that do not require full-time attendance, so that journalists can balance training with their work obligations. This could take the form of evening classes, online classes or weekend sessions. 7. Internships for media students could provide practical, on-the-job training at relatively low cost and would fill the need identified by media and journalism students to complement their theoretical curriculum with more practical skills training." (Recommendations) more

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Space for freedom: An assessment of the professional and operational requirements of exiled journalists from Belarus and Russia

Diana Shahbazyan

Bonn: Deutsche Welle DW Akademie (2025), 30 pp.

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Baseline study of the digital environment in the music sector in Zimbabwe

Harare: UNESCO Regional Office for Southern Africa; National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ); Sound Diplomacy (2024), 41 pp.

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Evaluación de necesidades de información (INA) en las comunidades indígenas del pueblo Shipibo-Konibo, Ucayali, Perú

Jorge Agurto et al.

Lima: Servindi; Internews; USAID (2023), 32, 18 pp.

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Tomorrow's journalism in the Southern Mediterranean countries: A study of the needs of the media and independent journalists

Support for Journalists from Southern Mediterranean Countries (2023), 15 pp.

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An Analysis of African Journalists’ Needs in Migration Coverage

William Tayeebwa, Sara Namusoga-Kaale, Fred Kakooza

Commpass Communicating Migration and Mobility (2023), 26 pp.

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Challenges & Support Needs of Exiled Journalists from Sudan, South Sudan & Ethiopia in Kenya

Berlin: Media in Cooperation and Transition (MiCT) (2023), 13 pp.

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La deuda en Alfabetización Mediática e Informacional en Centroamérica: Necesidades de las y los jóvenes en Guatemala y El Salvador para un uso inteligente de medios

Bonn: Deutsche Welle DW Akademie (2023), 51 pp.

"Las competencias y conocimientos en Alfabetización Mediática e Informacional (AMI) sirven para enfrentar fenómenos como la desinformación, la discriminación, el discurso de odio y el ciberacoso. La AMI se puede transmitir de diversos modos: se puede aprender con materiales lúdicos en la escue ... more

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Professional Situation and Needs of Afghan Journalists in Exile: An Exploratory Study

Berlin: JX Fund (2023), 38 pp.

"Findings indicate that Afghan exiled journalists worldwide struggle to continue practicing their profession. Even among the few who still work in media, the vast majority depend on additional sources of income. This demonstrates a clear need for support, especially since many respondents aspire to ... more

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Communication, Community Engagement and Accountability Across the Ukraine Response: A Snapshot

London: CDAC Network (2022), 19 pp.

"Key findings and recommendations on the main communication, community engagement and accountability (CCEA) barriers and gaps: Finding 1: There is strong rhetoric from international agencies to support local/national CCEA and work on more inclusive partnerships – but progress has been slow Finding ... more

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Supply Chain Analysis: Cambodia

Washington, DC: Global Book Alliance; Education Development Center (EDC); USAID (2022), vii, 88 pp.

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Supply Chain Analysis: Jordan

Washington, DC: Global Book Alliance; Education Development Center (EDC); USAID (2022), viii, 85 pp.

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Supply Chain Analysis: Nigeria

Washington, DC: Global Book Alliance; Education Development Center (EDC); USAID (2022), viii, 217 pp.

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E-learning in Thailand: Mapping the digital divide

K. C. Dipendra, Mongkhonvanit Jomphong

Geneva: ITU (2022), xi, 53 pp.

"The study's primary objectives were to assess the state of data on access to digital devices and connectivity in schools in Thailand, which are crucial enablers for e-learning initiatives, and to map the state of access to and use of these devices and connectivity so as to identify potential gaps. ... more

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Private Sector Investment and Public Sector Support for the Media in Sierra Leone: A Binding Constraints Analysis

Francis Sowa

BBC Media Action; PRIMED (2022), 7 pp.

"This Binding Constraints Analysis is part of the process of building a business case for private sector investment and public sector support for the media in Sierra Leone. Informed by the findings of the State of the Media report, this analysis is aimed at presenting an overview of the risks, chall ... more

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Understanding the Information Ecosystem: Roma Refugees in Moldova

Irene Scott, Marianna Prysiazhniuk et al.

Internews; International Rescue Committee (IRC) (2022), 11 pp.

"Eight months into the Russia-Ukraine war, Roma refugees in Moldova, continue to face significant barriers to accessing the information necessary to make decisions for themselves and their families and to access humanitarian services. This assessment shows that some barriers are well documented and ... more

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Pulse Check on Digital Learning

New York: UNICEF (2022), 38 pp.

"This report defines and takes the pulse of five vital elements of digital learning. It contributes to the ongoing yet urgent aim of transforming education, and offers steps to recovery through child-centered, equity-driven, and innovative solutions. The five vital elements covered are ICT in educat ... more

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Assessment of Media Sector Needs in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Report on a Public Opinion Survey about Media Sector Needs in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Prizma Research and Consulting; OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (2022), 60 pp.

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Digital Access and Barriers in Displacement-Affected Communities in White Nile, Sudan: Results of a Connectivity Needs and Usage Assessment (CoNUA) by the Norwegian Refugee Council, the GSMA and REACH Initiative

Penelope Caswell, Matthew Drowner

London: GSMA (2022), 38 pp.

"This report shares findings on the access and use of mobile technology among South Sudanese refugees and the communities that host them in three areas of White Nile, Sudan. White Nile is a state in southern Sudan sharing a border and refugee crossing points with South Sudan. It is home to nearly 70 ... more