"A useful practical guide for all those involved in setting up book policy strategies, and the formulation and adoption of national book acts, especially those in the developing world. It sets out the objectives of
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a national book policy, and then deals with a review of the sub-sectors concerned (i.e. author, publisher, printer, distributor/bookseller, and the reader and libraries), examining policy definitions, the law relating to books, the different components of book development, and providing guidelines for book policy strategies. A separate chapter deals with textbooks for schools, and two appendices cover “Formulating a national book policy” (including aspects of evaluation and development strategies), and “A model book law”." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 2030) [refers to the first edition]
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"As a component of international cultural cooperation, the donation of second-hand books is a current practice that is both common and controversial. The practice arose from the realization that b
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ibliographic and documentary resources were unevenly distributed in the world. Book donation programmes aim to transfer a portion of the books that are plentiful in rich countries to poor countries where they are scarce. [...] Book donations programmes are complex. They require careful planning in order to achieve their objectives. After half a century of experience in this field, UNESCO has amassed knowledge capable of effectively guiding those actively involved in this type of initiative. The donation of books is not just operational but, above all, has to accommodate the needs and demands of sustainable development in the countries and communities concerned. In this guide, UNESCO examines both the policy and practical aspects of book donations. Donation programmes can, we are sure, be a very beneficial and useful practice as long as they consider a complex and variable set of factors. These factors are examined in this work with a view to proposing an integrated approach to their development, within a series of structural interactions which together form the "book chain." (Introduction, page 7-8)
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"Nearly one woman in ten does not listen to radio at all. However, the results of the survey indicate that over half (51.4%) of women does not listen at all, or seldom listens to radio. This situation is not due to the competition from television, but rather to the fact that the majority of women do
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not have a radio and, to a lesser extent, to their core duties which leave them little time to listen to radio. The effect of the high impact of household core could be reduced if these women had their own radio sets. Indeed, an overwhelming majority of the women was classified as "housewife", which is not incompatible with listening to radio. Young people, in particular teenagers, have a lower level of access to information through radio. Health programs usually target this age group which should also be a focus for women promotion programs. It is all about women, who, while being still young, are becoming mothers and heads of a family. Their needs for information would seem to be thus more significant than those of other women. This is, however, the group that shows the least interest in radio. Moreover, radio management should see to it that these teenagers get more interested in their programs. This lack of keen interest from teenagers could be due to the fact that they have a more significant access to television. Women with lower incomes and those from the regions have the lowest rates of access to radio programs. These results tally with the low rate of radios owned by women. The results show a positive link between radio ownership rates and the percentage of women who listen to radio everyday. Very few female listeners (5%) contacted radio stations to take part in a program. This participation is somewhat easier for women who have access to telephone. However, the costs of communication could be a deterrent considering the low incomes of the population." (Executive summary)
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"In many ways, this book is a simple and straightforward product of social science research. A conceptual expectation was created through the integration and extension of existing theory and resea
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rch findings. The responsiveness argument presented in chapter 2 lead to the expectation that aid bureaucracies will try to roughly match the levels of aid they offer with their perception of the domestic political importance of the recipient. It was argued that the news media provide a simple, clear and easily accessible indicator of that importance and, as a result, it was expected that aid bureaucracies will respond to the content of the news media by matching development aid allocations with levels of coverage. From that conceptual foundation, a comparative battery of tests were conducted to evaluate the empirical implications of that expectation, and to address at least a few of the obvious potential objections or critiques. In analysis after analysis, the predicted relationship was found: aid levels and media coverage are clearly correlated." (Page 137)
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"Presented on the occasion of the 29th IBBY Congress held in Cape Town in 2004 – and envisaged as source of information for quality African published children’s books for teachers, researchers, parents and for all those interested in children’s literature – this is
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a virtual exhibition of 84 children’s books from Africa for Africa. It covers picture books for small children, children’s fiction, folktales, and fiction for young adults, and includes books in English, French, Afrikaans, and in several African languages. The virtual exhibition displays the cover of each book, one or two extracts from the book (as small images that can also be viewed in enlarged size) together with a review and commentary about its contents. Additionally, there are informative profiles of African children’s book authors, illustrators, and publishing houses whose books are included (the latter with full contact and email addresses, and with links to Websites where available). This is a splendid resource." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 1598)
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"From the establishment of the region's first journalism school at the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) in 1975 with New Zealand aid, Robie traces three decades of South Pacific media education history. He profiles journalism at UPNG, Divine World University and the University of the South Paci
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fic in Fiji with Australian, Commonwealth, French, New Zealand and UNESCO aid. He also examines the impact of the region's politics on the media in the two major economies, Fiji and Papua New Guinea - from the Bougainville conflict and Sandline mercenary crisis to Fiji's coups. The book draws on interviews, research, two news industry surveys, and the author's personal experience as a Pacific media educator." (Publisher description)
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"There are growing numbers of grass-root communication and information service providers in the developing countries today. They are operating community radio stations, multipurpose telecentres, information centres, community learning centres and – in a
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few cases – community multimedia centres (CMCs) that already combine both radio and telecentre facilities. This book is intended to be of use to all those wanting to become involved or already involved in such initiatives – staff and managers, community groups, NGOs working for community empowerment, communication planners supporting development activities, trainers and project partners. It will obviously be of particular interest to those operating or considering starting a CMC as it covers the full range of topics linked to community broadcasting and to telecentre operations." (UNESCO website, 31.10.2007)
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"SDC regards this brochure as a document for discussion and orientation on the place of the media in international development cooperation. It is seeking to establish a framework in order to stimu
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late activities within this domain … The existence of a pluralist and autonomous press (written, audiovisual and new media), carrying on its business within a global framework of respect for freedom, is the most important contribution that the media can make to governance. Every endeavour made in this direction deserves to be sustained by bilateral and multilateral aid. Nevertheless, considerable prudence is called for, as problems relating to media freedom, defamation or free access to public information are extremely difficult to regulate. It is for the local partners, and media professionals in particular, who have the difficult task of achieving consensus. The methodological approach to international aid is therefore very important." (Page 4, page 16)
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"This book takes the mystery out of ICT policy and makes it easier to understand. Key issues are presented and explained clearly and concisely, and a basis is provided for further investigation. Many concrete examples are given of recent events or
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debates, which the reader can explore further if so inclined. Having read it, you will be able to identify the main actors and issues in the field. If you wish to find out more about ICT policy, you will know where to look for the information, beginning with the extensive bibliography and list of organisations active in the field. In short, this book aims to build the capacity of interested persons to understand the issues around policy on ICT development and regulation, to grasp the policy process, and to become involved in it. It is a beginner’s handbook, which can help readers navigate their way through the varied terrain of ICT policy. It is not a map but a compass." (Introduction, page 5)
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"The IFJ has campaigned for many years for greater safety and for a focus on the in-country journalists and freelances who are at greatest risk and who have the least protection. With the creation of the International News Safety Institute (see pag
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es 103-105), that is beginning to happen. This book is part of the process. It takes the experience of those who have reported from and filmed in hostile zones and tries to draw lessons to save lives. But safety is not just an issue when bullets start flying. It is also about creating a culture of risk awareness in all aspects of journalism —whether in war zones, investigative reporting or reporting events from the streets. We have attempted to spotlight the needs of local journalists, but much of the available information comes from international correspondents, and from training courses set up for the giants of the electronic media. The IFJ will use this book to spread the message of safety, but we will also help our regional offices to produce local versions to draw out local experience. There is a wealth of knowledge and experience amongst journalists who live and work on the front line of conflict and who have learned to survive while continuing to do their jobs. Those lessons and that knowledge need to be pooled and the courage and tenacity of those journalists needs to be honoured. This is a small step in that direction, and we dedicate this book to these true heroes of our profession." (Preface by Aidan White)
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"In Africa the press has frequently been used as a tool of propaganda, serving the interests of the government and ruling party. Government regulations, where they exixted, were designed to exclude independent voices. However
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a free and responsible press is in the interests of all people in Africa. Increasingly the media have taken the initiative to practise voluntary self-regulation, and a number of associations have already been created. Their aim is to create codes of conduct and professional rules. Based on a sound ethics of information, the hope is that a thoroughly professional media will come into being. In this book, with the support of the European Union and in collaboration with the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the Observatory of Ivory Coast (OLPED), GRET has approached the issue with two aims: to explain the elements of self-regulation of the media, and to publicise the experiences of Africa." (Cover)
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"This report focuses on the way in which the response to the pandemic has been shaped, with a particular emphasis on the way in which communication has been used. Often the emphasis is on information dissemination, and the distribution of health me
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ssages. While information is vital, past successes in fighting AIDS suggest that approaches need to be far broader than this. A politicised civil society, with communities able to take ownership of the response to HIV/AIDS, can catalyse extraordinary change and mobilisation. Similarly, a media able to support informed, inclusive debate will also be critical to future successes." (Cover)
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"This study of Human Rights in Sri Lanka. Church Endeavours for Peace and Human Dignity focuses on two human rights issues, civil war and sex tourism, both of which are characteristic features of life in Sri Lanka and matters of pressing concern to the country. They are also the topics that German r
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eaders are likely to be most familiar with. This study examines the attitude of the Church to the human rights violations that occur as a result of civil war and child prostitution. It makes suggestions as to what the Church in Sri Lanka as well as the international community of states and the government of the Federal Republic of Germany could do to improve human rights in Sri Lanka." (Summary)
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"Its products may embody the latest in high technology, but labour standards and conditions in computer manufacturing can be appallingly low. Many stages of computer production are carried out by low-skilled, low-paid workers – most of them women – in developing countries. But unlike their count
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erparts in the clothing and footwear sector, computer companies have thus far escaped scrutiny on labour issues. CAFOD’s interviews with electronics workers in Mexico, Thailand and China reveal a story of unsafe factories, compulsory overtime, wages below the legal minimum, and degrading treatment." (Summary)
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"Charts the history of the Nigerian book and from its earliest days through to the 1980s and 90s - when the publishing industries went into a period of marked decline - and through to the present day. Examines various aspects of the contemporary pu
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blishing scene including issues such as copyright and piracy, and presents the author's views on the history, merits, and future of Nigerian book fairs. The author is Executive Director of the Nigerian NGO Synergy Educational." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 810)
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"The theme of the 2001 Indaba at the Zimbabwe International Book Fair was devoted to “Changing People’s Lives: Promoting a Reading Culture in Africa”, and this volume brings together 34 of the papers that were presented, together with
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a record of some of the discussions that took place following each presentation, the conclusions from some sessions, and concluding remarks. Papers are presented in five parts: Plenary Sessions, Publishing, Writing, Scholarship, and Policy & Access. The papers – from contributors in anglophone, francophone, lusophone, and North Africa – examine some of the “obstacles and opportunities inherent in the ambiguities of the continent’s complex post-colonial linguistic inheritance.” What are publishers, writers, booksellers, and governments doing, or not doing, to overcome these obstacles? Is the indigenous linguistic richness of the continent a drawback or a benefit for the publisher? Participants in the Policy & Access sessions also addressed issues such as strategies for targeting readers, strategies for promoting readership, and policy implications for developing a reading culture." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 2232)
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"This useful practical manual consists of a range of model contracts and users’ guides put together by Lynette Owen, Rights Director of Pearson Education Ltd., and well known for her classic text “Selling Rights”. The contracts draw on
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a variety of publishing agreements currently in use in the book trade, but have been adapted for use by the African publishing and printing industries, and there are also explanatory notes to cover the relationships between key players in contractual negotiations. The book is divided into three major sections: Chapter I deals with author contracts and provides a model for an author-publisher contract, together with a model for a contractual letter between an author and a literary agent. Chapter II covers the relationship of publishers with their suppliers and distributors via contractual agreements, including a model for a printer’s terms of contract, and one for a contract with an agent or distributor for sales and marketing of a publisher’s list. Chapter III covers the aspect of publishers’ agreements with licensees covering a variety of rights deals. Models, and accompanying users’ guides, are provided for four such rights agreements (i) Same Language Reprint License: Royalty Agreement, (ii) Translation License: Royalty Agreement, (iii) Co-edition Translation Contract, and, (iv) Co-edition Same Language Contract." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 2240)
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"The creation of a radio involves having clear goals and knowing all its aspects, limits and contraints. This book offers to the radio promoter the technical, administrative, financial and managerial elements that are necessary to plan the project.
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Future directors of a managers of the technical sectors will find here indispensable information on how to make the radio station move and how to make the work proceed in the context of limited resources and means." (Back cover)
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