"There is statistical evidence to show that the expansion of a nation's economy is paralleled by the expansion of its media. Almost 70 per cent of the world's population, spread over 100 countries, does not have basic mass information facilities. These areas are always underdeveloped and lack facili
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ties for formal education. It is a principle of the United Nations that freedom of information is a basic human right, and that is the reason for this report. It describes past efforts, both by special agencies and by United Nations organs, to develop information media, and sketches the problems of developing information media in society, focusing on the problems as they exist in South East Asia, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and other areas. It offers recommendations, first in general terms, and then according to media: news agencies, press, radio, film, and television. The report concludes with a discussion about financing a development program. References are provided." (https://eric.ed.gov)
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