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Religious Offence and Human Rights: The Implications of Defamation of Religions

Lorenz Langer
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Nvtramkaiñ Kom Taiñ Ixofil Mogen: Reflection, Learning and Knowledge Sharing Through Indigenous Community Filmmaking. Final Technical Report

Thora Herrmann, Ariella Orbach
Montréal: Université de Montréal; International Development Research Centre (IDRC) (2014), 34 pp.
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Front Line Public Diplomacy: How US Embassies Communicate with Foreign Publics

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Geraldine de Bastion, Melanie Stilz, René Herlitz
Bonn; Eschborn: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) (2014), 35 pp.
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Reporting on Solutions Internationally

Sariika Bansal, Tina Rosenberg
Solutions Journalism Network; Pulitzer Center (2014), 31 pp.
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In the Service of the Public: Functions and Transformation of Media in Developing Countries
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Jan Lublinski, Petra Berner, Merjam Wakili (eds.)
Bonn: Deutsche Welle DW Akademie (2014), 300 pp.
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Windows of Opportunity: The Transformation of State Media to Public Service Media in Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Moldova and Serbia

Jan Lublinski, Erik Albrecht, Petra Berner, Laura Schneider, Merjam Wakili, Jackie Wilson
Global Media Journal - German Edition, volume 4, issue 2 (2014), 30 pp.
"The transformation of state media to public service media (PSM) is one of the most ambitious endeavors in the field of media development. Not many efforts to free the national media from government control have succeeded in the past decades. In this paper the comparatively promising cases of Kyrgyz ... more
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Salam from Pesantren: Santri's Experience in Managing Media for Peace

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An Exploration into the Operations and Sustainability of Community Radio Stations in South Africa

Towera Gondwe, Zororo Mavindidze
Braamfontein: Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI); RAITH Foundation (2014), 31 pp.
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Africa's Voices: Using Mobile Phones and Radio to Foster Mediated Public Discussion and to Gather Public Opinions in Africa

Cambridge: Centre of Governance and Human Rights, University of Cambridge (2014), 21 pp.
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Freedom of Expression and Access to Information: Innovative Projects

Isabel Rodde, Friederike Brinkmeier
Bonn: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ); Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ); Deutsche Welle DW Akademie (2014), 5 pp.
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Curtailing Corruption: People Power for Accountability and Justice

Shaazka Beyerle
Rienner (2014), vi, 325 pp.
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Türkisches Fernsehen in Deutschland: Narrenfreiheit und mangelnde Medienaufsicht

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Open and Distance Learning in Asia and the Pacific

Christina Apikul, Hamim Al Ashan, Fahima Khanam, Damis Agung Prosetyo, Tian Belawati, Anna Kutanova, Naveed A. Malik, Chanuke Wattegama
Incheon: Asian and Pacific Training Centre for Information and Communication Technology for Development (APCICT-ESCAP) (2014), 73 pp.
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Armed with Pen and Microphone: Media as Tools for Social Development

Caroline Haidacher
Wien: FrauensolidaritätWomen's Solidarity (2014), 78 pp.
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Verification Handbook: A Definitive Guide to Verifying Digital Content for Emergency Coverage
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Craig Silverman
Maastricht: European Journalism Centre (2014), 121 pp.
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Safety and Solidarity for Journalists in Ukraine 2014: A Handbook for Journalists Unions Facing a Crisis

Boris Timoshenko, Yuriy Lukanov, Oliver Money-Kyrle
Brussels: International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) (2014), 44 pp.
"Throughout 2014 the IFJ and EFJ have been working hand in hand with affiliates, the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine, the Independent Media Trade Union of Ukraine and the Russian Union of Journalists to support their members in the field, condemn the intimidation of journalists and manipula ... more
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The role of community radio in empowerment and social change: An analysis of Radio Jamia 90.4 FM, Delhi and Sangham Radio 90.4, Medak, Andhra Pradesh

Moina Khan
Indira Gandhi National Open University, School of Journalism and New Media Studies, Doctoral Thesis (2014), 256 pp.
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What Was the Role of the Debate Programme Sema Kenya in the 2013 Kenyan Election?

Angela Githitho Muriithi, Georgina Page
London: BBC Media Action (2014), 62 pp.
"This paper seeks to identify the extent to which the national TV and radio programme Sema Kenya (Kenya Speaks), part of BBC Media Action’s governance work in Kenya, supported accountability, peace and inclusion at the time of the 2013 Kenya election. It shows the specific value placed on Sema Ken ... more
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More or Less Equal: How Digital Platforms Can Help Advance Communication Rights

Philip Lee, Dafne Sabanes Plou (eds.)
Geneva: Globethics.net (2014), 158 pp.