Development of Communication in the Arab States: Needs and Priorities
Paris: UNESCO (1985), 60 pp.
Series: Reports and Papers on Mass Communication, 95
ISBN 92-3-102082-X
Other editions: also published in Arabic
"Taking a broad view, this report focuses on the need for communication planning and for recognition by Arab countries that communication must be placed in the larger context of comprehensive development planning. Several sections also consider the importance of developing capacity for production of communication materials, along with an analysis of what is actually being produced. The facilities discussed are broadcasting, print media, news agencies, telecommunication network and technology. The imbalance in the flow of information is dealt with throughout. Appendixes tell the status of district and local media, telecommunications linkages, Intelsat ground stations, and centers for information and communication research in the various Arab states." (Eleanor Blum, Frances G. Wilhoit: Mass media bibliography. 3rd ed. Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 1990 Nr. 24)
1 Communication in the Arab World, 9
2 Communication Policies and Planning Priorities, 12
3 Communication Facilities, 14
4 Communication Networks and Technology, 27
5 The Message of Communication, 34
6 The Flow of Information, 39
7 Personnel Development, 45
8 Communication Research, 50
9 Inter-Arab Co-operation, 53
10 Mobilizing Resources, 55
Annex 1 District and Local Communication Media in the Arab States (excepting specialized services), 57
Annex 2 Telecommunications Linkages Established or under Construction in the Arab Region, 58
Annex 3 INTELSAT Ground Stations in the Arab Countries, 59
Annex 4 Centres for Information and Communication Research in the Arab States, 60
2 Communication Policies and Planning Priorities, 12
3 Communication Facilities, 14
4 Communication Networks and Technology, 27
5 The Message of Communication, 34
6 The Flow of Information, 39
7 Personnel Development, 45
8 Communication Research, 50
9 Inter-Arab Co-operation, 53
10 Mobilizing Resources, 55
Annex 1 District and Local Communication Media in the Arab States (excepting specialized services), 57
Annex 2 Telecommunications Linkages Established or under Construction in the Arab Region, 58
Annex 3 INTELSAT Ground Stations in the Arab Countries, 59
Annex 4 Centres for Information and Communication Research in the Arab States, 60
