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Gender Advocacy & Empowerment, Gender Mainstreaming
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Digital & Social Media Use: Youth
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Information Needs & Media Use: Refugees & Displaced People
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Media Use: Youth
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Gender-Based Online Harassment & Sexual Threats
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Journalism
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Media Assistance
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Influence of Media on Politics
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Press
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Access to Media & Information
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Digital Advertising, Online Advertising
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Audiences & Users
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Book Markets & Industries
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Christian Minorities
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Arab Cinema, Middle Eastern Cinema
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Freedom of Expression Online, Internet Freedom
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Media / Communication Control
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Community Radios
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Media Monitoring, Media Observatories
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Behaviour Change Communication
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Digital Media Landscapes
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Digital Platforms & Intermediaries
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Internet Shutdowns
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Digital Journalism, Online Journalism
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Internet Markets
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Democratization & Digital Media / Social Media
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Facebook
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Ecological Footprint & Sustainability of Digitalization, E-Waste & Recycling
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Gender and ICTs / Internet
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Digitalisation, Online Communication & Democracy / Democratization
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ICT Indicators
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LGBT & Communication / Media
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Countering Hate Speech, Disinformation & Propaganda
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Political Economy of Media
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Educational Radio Programmes
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Journalism Ethics
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Transnational Broadcasting, International Broadcasting
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Satellite Television
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Media Assistance: Investigative Journalism
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Working Conditions of Journalists & Media Personnel
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Media Assistance: Law & Regulation, Media Policy Consultancies
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Media, Mass Media
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Press Landscapes
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Transition Countries: Media Systems & Media Landscapes
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Failures, Mistakes, Shortcomings: Experiences & Learnings
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Politics
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Public Spheres
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Public Service Broadcasting
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Media Effects
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Islamic Cultures: Role of Media
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Mobile Phone Apps
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Telecommunication Infrastructure
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Youth Cultures, Youth Milieus, Youth Identities
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Access to Media & Information: Migrants, Refugees, Diasporas
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Access to Public Information, Freedom of Information, Right to Information
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Access to Information Laws, Right to Information Regulation
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Digital Divide, Digital Inequalities
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Advertising
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Advertising Markets & Industries
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Advocacy & Empowerment: Experiences
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Social Movements: Communication Strategies & Practices
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Audience Research
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Audience Segmentation, User Typologies, Personas
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Book Reading Habits, Book Readers, Book Consumption
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Community Radio Audiences & Use
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Elderly People: Internet & Social Media Use
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Internet & Social Media Use: Women
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Film Audiences, Film Consumption
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Media & ICT Use in Authoritarian Regimes / Dictatorships
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Media Socialisation, Media Biographies, Media Life Journeys
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Media Use: Foreign & International News
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Media Use: Migrants & Diasporas
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Mobile Phone Use: Women
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Radio Consumption, Radio Use, Radio Audiences
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Reading, Reading Habits, Reading Skills
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Independent & Oppositional Media in Authoritarian Regimes
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Media Assistance: Authoritarian Countries
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Book Policies (National & International)
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Book Publishing
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Book Trade & Distribution
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Textbooks, Textbook Development, Publishing & Research
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Transnational Book Trade, International Book Trade
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Campaigning
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Church History
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Children: Media Representation & Reporting
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Girls and Media
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Coptic Orthodox Church
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Sects
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Cinema
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Film Distribution
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Film Budgeting & Production Costs
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Film Industries
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Media Assistance: Film Funding
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Television Programme & Format Trade
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Communication Rights
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Data Protection: Law & Regulation
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Exile Journalism, Exile Media
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Intellectual Property
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Copyright Law
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Press Freedom & Communication Rights Violations
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Harassment & Intimidation of Journalists
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Self-Censorship
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Surveillance, Surveillance Technologies, Spyware
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Development Organizations: Communication Strategies & Media Representation
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Government Communication Strategies
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Community Development
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Graffiti, Wall Paintings, Street Art
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Media Assistance: Community Radios
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Participatory Communication
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Telecentres, Community Telecentres, Internet Cafés
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Storytelling
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Boko Haram
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Conflict Prevention, Mediation & Reconciliation: Role of Media
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Conflict Reporting, Armed Conflict Reporting
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Conflict-Sensitive Digital Technology Use & Social Media in Prevention & Transformation
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Conflict-Sensitive & Peace Journalism
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Conflicts & Wars: Roles of Digital Technologies & Conflict Narratives in Social Media
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Extremist & Terrorist Digital / Social Media Presence
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Foreign Conflict Reporting, International War Reporting
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Hate Speech Legislation & Regulation
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Contents of Media
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Media Criticism
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Rumours & Rumour Management
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Culture and Communication, Culture and Media
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Anthropology of Media & Communication
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Architecture
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Religious Art
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Collective Memory: Violent Conflicts & Wars
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Creative & Cultural Industries
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Literature
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Religious Literature & Religious Motifs in Literature
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Media Cultures
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Modernization Development Approaches, Developmentalism
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Religion and Culture
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Development Assistance
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Nonprofit Organizations, NGOs
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Media Assistance Projects & Programs: Case Studies
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Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
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Development Theories
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Good Governance
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North South Relations
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Regional Cooperation, South-South Collaboration
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Development Aid Reporting
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Poverty Reduction: Role of Media
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Social Change & Media / Communication
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Digital Businesses
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Digital Entrepreneurs, Tech Entrepreneurs
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Digital Inclusion
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Digital Media Startups
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Digital & Information Literacy
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E-Governance, E-Democracy
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Governance & Accountability: Role of Digital Communication
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Internet and Politics
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Internet / ICTs and Social Change
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Media Assistance: Digital Journalism & Social Media
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Digital Political Communication
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Political Blogging
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Political Websites & Online Communities
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Social Media in Political Communication
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Digital Media Markets
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Online Radio, Internet Radio, Radio Streaming
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Open Access Publishing
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Twitter & Microblogs
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YouTube
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WhatsApp
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Digital Economies, Digital Societies
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Artificial Intelligence
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Digitalization, Environment & Sustainable Development
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Digital Industrial Policies
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Female ICT Sector Personnel / Professionals
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Racism in Communication & Media
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Religious Minorities & Media
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Media Concentration
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Media Industries
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Media Markets
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Press Markets
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Radio Markets
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Television Markets
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Transnational Media Markets, International Media Markets
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Video Markets
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Media Ownership
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Media Viability & Financial Sustainability
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Domestic Workers
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Poverty & Poverty Reduction
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Labour, Labour Markets, Labour Laws, Working Conditions
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Religion and Economics
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Curricula: School Education
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Educational Television
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Journalism / Communication Training Centers
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Environmental Education
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Humour, Parody, Satire
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Political Parody and Satire
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Environmental Communication
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Climate, Climate Change, Climate Change Adaptation
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Sustainable Development
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Defamation Law & Regulation
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Bias in News Media
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Sexuality: Media Representation, Sexually Explicit Media Content, Pornography
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Press Councils
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Health Campaigns: Monitoring & Evaluation
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Gender and Media, Gender and Communication
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Female Opinion Leaders, Politicians, Decision Makers
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Feminism (General)
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Gender & Religious Communication
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Gender-Based Harassment, Intimidation & Violence: Media Representation & Reporting
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Gender Representation & Stereotypes in the Media
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Men, Male Identity, Masculinity
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Women's Magazines, Women's Press
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Collaboration
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Decolonial & Non-Western Approaches
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Innovations
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Addiction Reporting, Media Representation & Prevention
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Cancer Prevention, Cancer Communication
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Child Health, Mother & Child Care Communication
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COVID-19 Communication
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Health Campaigns: Experiences
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Health Journalism
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HIV / AIDS Communication
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Sexual Health Communication, Reproductive Health Education, Family Planning
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Tobacco Counter-Marketing, Smoking Cessation Campaigning, Nicotine Addiction Reporting
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Vaccination Campaigns & Vaccine Hesitancy
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International Communication
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Foreign Countries: Reporting & Media Representation
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Foreign News, International News
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Foreign Television Programmes
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Influence of Media on Foreign & International Policies
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Media Assistance: Journalism Education & Training
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Journalists: Professional Identity & Values
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Safety of Journalists, Safety Risks of Media Workers
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Local Journalism
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News
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Islam: Media Representation & Reporting
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Local Communication & Media
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Local Radios, Local Radio Programmes
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European Union: Media Assistance
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Media Assistance: Mapping of Programs & Donors
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Media Assistance: Media & Information Literacy
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Media Assistance: Public Service Broadcasting
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Media Assistance: Training Institutions
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Media Development Indicators
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COVID-19 Pandemic: Effects on Journalism, Media & Communication
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Informal Communication Channels, Networks & Structures
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Information Ecosystems
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Media & Communication Policies
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Public Funding & Support Policies for Media
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Television Policies
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Digital Literacy: Youth
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Media Literacy: Youth
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Post-Socialist Media Systems & Landscapes
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Social Media Landscapes
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Licensing of Media
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Media Law & Regulation: Transitional Countries
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Radio Law & Regulation
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Religious Freedom
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Sharia, Fatwas
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Corporate Social Responsibility
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Financing Media, Financial Media Management
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Financing Media: Customer Payments, Subscription Models, User-Based Financing
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Financing Not-For-Profit & Community Media
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Starting Media Outlets, Creation of Digital Businesses
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Konrad Adenauer Foundation
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Diasporas
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Digital Media Use: Migrants & Diasporas
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Popular Music
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People with Disabilities: Access to & Use of ICT and Media
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Accountability & Transparency
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Political Extremism
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Political Participation
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Political Socialisation
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Democratization
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Political Transition
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Independent & Oppositional Media
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National Identity & Media, Nationalism & Communication
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Political Parties: Communication Strategies
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Political Role & Influence of Radio, Radio & Democratization
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Propaganda
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Magazines
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Newspapers
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Project Design, Project Planning
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AmmanNet (Radio, Jordan)
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Media Psychology, Communication Psychology
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Manipulation
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Personality
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Islam
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Islam and Communication
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Islamist Communications & Media
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Muslim Media
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Religion and Politics
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Religion and Society
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Religious Discrimination, Persecution of / Violence Against Religious Groups
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Religious History
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Religious Movements
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Religious Practice
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Communication & Media Indicators
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Systems Analysis
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Statistical Data: Collection, Analysis & Interpretation
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Rural Communication, Media in Rural Areas
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Internet & ICTs in Rural Areas
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Society
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Transnational Civil Society
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Corruption & Combating Corruption
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Nomades
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Industrial Society
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Mass Society
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Social Movements
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Participation
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Social Change
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Revolutions
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Traditional Society
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Technologies, Information & Communication Technologies
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Informatics
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Internet Bandwith, Broadband & Backbone Networks
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Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
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Mobile Phones, Smartphones
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State Influence on ICT & Telecommunication Markets
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Telecommunication Companies, Mobile Phone & Fixed Line Operators
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Non-Western Communication Approaches
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Urban Communication, Urban Media
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Youth and Media
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Youth & Digital Media
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Youth & Television
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Broadband Networks in the Middle East and North Africa: Accelerating High-Speed Internet Access
Washington, DC: World Bank (2014), xxi, 192 pp.
"[This publication] re-emphasizes the important contribution that broadband Internet can make and assesses the status of existing infrastructure in at least 18 MENA countries. While there is significant potential across the region, the take-up of broadband Internet has been slow and the price of bro
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Journalists and Media Accountability: An International Study of News People in the Digital Age
New York et al.: Peter Lang (2014), vii, 313 pp.
"Do existing structures of media accountability - such as press councils, codes of ethics, and ombudspersons - suffice, or do we urgently need new instruments and initiatives in today's converging media world? These questions were tackled in an international survey of 1,800 journalists in twelve Eur
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Global Journalism Practice and New Media Performance
Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan (2014), 283 pp.
"Global Journalism Practice and New Media Performance provides an overview of new and traditional media in their political, economic and cultural contexts while exploring the role of journalism practice and media education. The authors examine media systems in 16 countries, including China, Russia a
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Die weltweite Situation der christlichen Minderheiten
München: Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung (HSS) (2013), 88 pp.
The Global Information Technology Report 2013: Growth and Jobs in a Hyperconnected World
Geneva: World Economic Forum;INSEAD (2013), 413 pp.
"Through the methodological framework of the Networked Readiness Index (NRI), the report measures the extent to which 144 economies, from both the developed and developing worlds, take advantage of ICTs and other new technologies to increase their growth and well-being. The NRI identifies the most r
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Media Use in the Middle East: An Eight-Nation Survey
Qatar: Northwestern University in Qatar;Harris Interactive (2013), 97 pp.
"In assessing attitudes toward the media, one notable finding was a vote of confidence for improved quality of news media reporting between 2011 and 2013 with a majority of adults agreeing that it has improved in six of the eight countries surveyed. This optimism is also reflected in overall percept
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The Media Landscape in 54 Countries: Country Profiles from the 2011 and 2012 UIS Pilot Surveys
Paris: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2013), 155 pp.
"The current UIS Questionnaire on Media Statistics provides information for three UNESCO frameworks, namely the Media and Information Literacy Framework, the Media Development Indicators Framework and the Framework for Cultural Statistics. The questionnaire collects data for reporting global progres
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Freedom on the Net 2013: A Global Assessment of Internet and Digital Media
Washington, DC; New York: Freedom House (2013), 881 pp.
"Freedom House has conducted a comprehensive study of internet freedom in 60 countries around the world. This report is the fourth in a series and focuses on developments that occurred between May 2012 and April 2013. The previous edition, covering 47 countries, was published in September 2012. 'Fre
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Global Information Society Watch 2013: Women's Rights, Gender and ICTs
Association for Progressive Communications (APC);Hivos (2013), 240 pp.
"GISWatch 2013 shows that gains in women’s rights made online are not always certain or stable. While access to the internet for women has increased their participation in the social, economic and governance spheres, there is another side to these opportunities: online harassment, cyberstalking, a
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National Broadcasting and State Policy in Arab Countries
Basingstoke et al.: Palgrave Macmillan (2013), xii, 221 pp.
"A state-of-the-art analysis of the situation of national television in Arab countries, addressing what Arab national broadcastings today say about public policy and political opening. The essays deal with the reforms of public broadcasting organizations and the evolution, perspectives and issues of
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Evaluation of Media Cooperation Under the Danish Arab Partnership Programme (2005-12)
Copenhagen: DANIDA;Transtec (2013), 132 pp.
"According to the Danida website "The Danish Arab Partnership Programme (DAPP) is a long-term programme with the dual objectives of 1) supporting local reform processes in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA region) and 2) Establishing a basis for improved dialogue, understanding and cooperation
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The Global Information Technology Report 2012: Living in a Hyperconnected World
Geneva: World Economic Forum;INSEAD (2012), 413 pp.
"The Report is composed of four thematic parts. Part 1 describes the conceptual framework and relates the findings of the Networked Readiness Index (NRI) 2012. In addition, Part 1 features selected expert contributions on the general theme of hyperconnectivity. Part 2 includes two case studies showi
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Public Service Broadcasting in the MENA Region: Potential for Reform
Paris; Bellaterra: Panos Paris;Observatori Mediterrani de la Comunicació (OMEC) (2012), 263 pp.
"The present study is a review of the mission of public service broadcasting in eight countries of the Middle East and North Africa. It examines the books of specifications and the legal frameworks that regulate public broadcasting as well as it looks into the means made available to implement it. F
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Walking a Tightrope: News Media and Freedom of Expression in the Middle East
Top Insights
Beirut: Heinrich Böll Stiftung, 2nd revised ed. (2012), 161 pp.
"This report reviews the situation in which media operate in the Middle East, specifically in Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria, and also including a short section on Tunisia [...] Part 1 explores the historical development of the media in the region, outlines their structural environment, and
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Freedom on the Net 2012: A Global Assessment of Internet and Digital Media
Washington, DC; New York: Freedom House (2012), 657 pp.
"This report is the third in a series of comprehensive studies of internet freedom around the globe and covers developments in 47 countries that occurred between January 2011 and May 2012. Over 50 researchers, nearly all based in the countries they analyzed, contributed to the project by researching
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Global Information Society Watch 2012. The Internet and Corruption: Transparency and Accountability Online
Association for Progressive Communications (APC);Hivos (2012), 273 pp.
"GISWatch 2012 explores how the internet is being used to ensure transparency and accountability, the challenges that civil society activists face in fighting corruption, and when the internet fails as an enabler of a transparent and fair society. The eight thematic reports and 48 country reports pu
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Jordan's Local Radio Revolution: Progress, Challenges and Possibilities
In: The New Arab Media: Technology, Image and Perception
Mahjoob Zweiri; Emma C. Murphy (eds.)
Reading: Ithaca Press (2012), pp. 139-157
"The surge in the proliferation of Jordanian private radio stations can be seen as part of the broader expansion of media technologies in the Arab region. However, despite the massive expansion in the number of private sector stations, radio is not currently playing a decisive role in Jordan in incr
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The Media Landscape in 28 Countries: Results from a UIS Pilot Survey
Montreal: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2012), 84 pp.
"This paper presents the results of the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) pilot survey on media statistics conducted in 28 countries in 2011. The survey instruments were designed to provide an initial set of quantitative indicators identified by UNESCO’s Media Development Indicators project. G
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Syria Crisis: Humanitarian Information Needs Assessment - Zaatari Refugee Camp, Jordan
Arcata, Calif.; London: Internews (2012), 17 pp.
"Internews surveyed more than 120 Syrian refugees in Zaatari camp, asking a set of 30 questions about information needs, sources, and trust levels. Additionally, 20 in-depth key informant interviews were conducted with humanitarian workers and media professionals in Jordan and in Beirut, Lebanon. As
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Arabische Zeitenwende: Aufstand und Revolution in der arabischen Welt
Bonn: Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung (bpb) (2012), 304 pp.
