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Appui au secteur des médias: Quel bilan pour quel avenir?

Marie-Soleil Frère

In: Réforme au Congo (RDC): attentes et désillusions

Theodore Trefon (ed.)

Paris; Tervuren: L'Harmattan;MRAC (2009), pp. 191-210

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Uneven Performances by the Private Press in Ethiopia: An Analysis of 18 Years of Press Freedom

Terje S. Skjerdal, Hallelujah Lule

Journal of Communication & Language Arts, volume 3, issue 1 (2009), pp. 44-59

"It is generally said that an independent press is vital for any democracy. However, the case in many African countries is that the independent or private press is weak and lacks credibility, although its assumed role as a cornerstone of young democracies is repeatedly stressed by commentators and p ... more

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Towards an African Journalism Model: A Critical Historical Perspective

Ibrahim Seaga Shaw

International Communication Gazette, volume 71, issue 6 (2009), pp. 491-510

"Much of the scholarly literature regarding theories of journalism practice is premised on the tenets of the western model of liberal democracy. To the extent that this model is held to be universal, it hinders the analytical theorization of journalistic precepts that have evolved locally in most co ... more

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Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum 2009: Conflict Prevention in the Multimedia Age

Christoph Schmidt, Wilfried Solbach, Marc von Boemcken (eds.)

Bonn: Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum (2009), 279 pp.

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Communication for Rural Development: Inventory of Communication Resources in Farmer Advisory Services Using ICTs in Rakai District-Uganda

Bukenya Godfrey

Wageningen: Larenstein University of Applied Sciences (2009), ix; 56 pp.

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Aesthetic Formations: Media, Religion, and the Senses

Birgit Meyer (ed.)

New York: Palgrave Macmillan (2009), xiv, 278 pp.

"This book examines the incorporation of newly accessible mass media into practices of religious mediation in a variety of settings including the Pentecostal Church and Islamic movements, as well as the use of religious forms and image in the sphere of radio and cinema." (Publisher description)

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An Assessment of the Role of Community Radio in Peacebuilding and Development: Case Studies in Liberia and Sierra Leone

Brussels; Washington, DC: Search for Common Ground (2009), 5 pp.

"This five-page report details the results of an evaluation of four community radio stations in rural Sierra Leone and Liberia. The evaluation focused on areas still struggling to achieve meaningful development in a post-conflict setting and was designed to assess the relationships between drivers o ... f development and community radio stations. The study found that community radios are significantly impacting development in their communities via relationships with local and international non-governmental organisations (NGOs). The study included an analysis of current radio programming for its impact on local development processes, while an audience survey and focus groups were used to better understand audience perceptions and uses of local radio. Stations were also evaluated on their capacity as independent development agents with an eye towards ongoing peacebuilding functions. According to the report, the impact of community radios falls into two categories: support for programme implementation leading to improved efficacy, broader reach, accountability, and community feedback; and regular airing of education and awareness programming - yielding results in changing attitudes and behaviours. The study found that the community stations had a positive and engaged relationship with local government as well as civil society organisations. Overall, the study found that community radio plays a central role in disseminating information related to development and in improving development outcomes through partnerships at all levels. The study found that sensitisation and awareness programmes were often cited as audiences' favourites, as was interactive, public forum programming. A majority of listeners credited community radio stations with improving basic living conditions and encouraging an attitude of community responsibility and pride. Audiences also expressed a desire for expanded broadcast times. Station leadership was found to be the single overriding factor determining a station's impact and effectiveness. According to the report, the stations also positively contributed to peacebuilding in their communities. Listeners reported a high impact from programmes that address peace and nonviolent conflict resolution. Community stations in all locations were also described as active participants in diffusing potential violent crises. It was found that radio helps marginalised people without access to other means of communications and was universally cited as vital in facilitating peaceful election processes. The report concludes that community radio does play a strong role in local peacebuilding, and that radio stations' promotion of inclusive development processes has a broad impact in promoting sustainable peace. However, it also found that radio's impact is often reliant on the cooperation of government, and that community radio stations are making limited use of their power as media outlets to compel government participation in media." (https://www.comminit.com) more

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Les radios communautaires: Outils de promotion pour la paix, la culture, la démocratie et le développement en Afrique

Abdou Sarr

Association de Lutte contre la Faim et la Pauvreté (ALFP) (2009), 198 pp.

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Poised for Growth: Community Radio in Kenya in 2009. Final Report for the Open Society Initiative for East Africa

Jean Fairbairn, Doreen Rukaria

Nairobi: Developing Radio Partners;Kenya Community Media Network (KCOMNET);Code for Africa;Catholic Media Council (CAMECO) (2009), 90 pp.

"This study aimed to map the community radio sector, with a view to helping it realise its promise. We have been critical, but always with construction in mind. All too often community radio stations are presented in glowing terms, as heroic endeavours .. and in many respects, they are. However, unl ... more

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Media Culpa? Nairobi Community Radio Stations and the Postelection Violence

Hélène Mercier

Lund University (2009), viii, 58 pp.

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Community Radio and Ethnic Violence in Africa: The Case of Kenya

Sam Howard

University of East Anglia, Master Thesis (2009), 65 pp.

"This research aims to explore the nature of community radio in Kenya, the levels at which some community radio stations were involved in the Kenyan post election violence and the impact they had on their audiences. Community radio is now widespread across Africa. Although it has a variety of functi ... more

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Sustainability Challenges Facing Community Radio: A Comparative Study of Three Community Radio Stations in Limpopo Province

Muswede Tavhiso

Limpopo: University of Limpopo, Master Thesis (2009), xii, 193 pp.

"This is a qualitative comparative study on sustainability challenges facing the community radio sector in Limpopo Province, South Africa. The study explores and determines community radio’s social acceptance to target communities, identifies its fundraising and marketing strategies, and evaluates ... more

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Diagnostic participatif organisationnel des radios communautaires du Nord – Kivu / RDC

Josua Rév. Kasereka Lusenge

Butembo (R.D. Congo): Réseau Coracon;World Association for Christian Communication (WACC) (2009), 62 pp.

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Politiques publiques et participation citoyenne des femmes aux radios communautaires au Sénégal: Impacts sur les droits économiques et civils

Yasmine Smirès

Québec: Université de Laval, Québec (2009), 151 pp.

"La radio, un élément primordial du paysage médiatique africain, a connu un développement fulgurant dans les années 1990, avec la transition démocratique connue par les pays africains à cette période. Cette dernière favorisera la mise en place de radios communautaires, dites de proximité, ... more

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Afrikas Blogosphäre: Bürgerjournalisten zwischen Kairo und Kapstadt

Geraldine de Bastion

Blätter für deutsche und internationale Politik, issue 10 (2009), pp. 109-115

"Zwar liegt der Durchschnitt der Internetanbindungen – auch aufgrund der damit verbundenen Kosten – in Afrika mit elf Prozent der Haushalte gegenwärtig immer noch weit unter dem globalen Mittel von 23 Prozent. Dennoch haben der Ausbau der Infrastruktur, unterschiedliche Regulierungsreformen und ... more

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Training Needs Assessment of Independent Newspaper Managers in South Africa

Tiffany Tracey, Johanna Mavhungu, Peter du Toit, Francis Mdlongwa

Media Development & Diversity Agency (MDDA);Sol Plaatjie Institute for Media Leadership (SPI) (2009), 86 pp.

"The findings of the research reflect two overarching concerns: training content and training delivery. It is a central finding of the research that financial skills are required by the sector. Related to this is the need to encourage professional attitudes, processes, and systems within the sector. ... more

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Attacks on the Press in 2008: A Worldwide Survey

New York: Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) (2009), 341 pp.

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African Media and Investment

Diageo;africapractice (2009), 27 pp.

"This report has identified the importance of African business media to investment in Africa. Notwithstanding the increase in the quantity and quality of business media coverage revealed in our study, accurate and analytical business stories are still in demand from investors, and this will be more ... more

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Freedom on the Net: A Global Assessment of Internet and Digital Media

Freedom House (2009), 123 pp.

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Mapping Media Education Policies in the World: Visions, Programmes and Challenges

Divina Frau-Meigs, Jordi Torrent (eds.)

New York; Paris; Huelva: United Nations Alliance of Civilizations;UNESCO;Grupo Comunicar (2009), 259 pp.

"This publication offers a comprehensive and multidimensional approach to media education, considering it from three inter-related dimensions: its national, regional and global contexts; its value to citizens and civic participation; and the crucial role of collaboration among governments, civil soc ... more