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In Memoriam: Panos London

Submitted by James Deane on December 11, 2012 - 10:22am
Panos London

Part of an organisation I helped set up is no longer going to exist.

The Panos Institute London has announced that it no longer has the resources to continue. It’s been struggling for some time; project income appears to have dried up; its executive director has left. Panos’ trustees have decided, understandably, that, after almost exactly 26 years, it needs to fold.

The Somalia London Conference: will the outcome make it easier for media in Somalia?

Submitted by James Deane on February 23, 2012 - 11:49am

Today sees the start of a major international conference on Somalia hosted by the UK government in London. It is designed to inject fresh urgency into international efforts to support the rebuilding of this most fragile and fragile states. On the agenda will be issues of piracy, security, terrorism and a continuing - if thankfully slightly improving - humanitarian crisis.

The costs and benefits of consensus: the future of aid hangs in the balance

Submitted by James Deane on December 2, 2011 - 12:30pm

Three and a half thousand people have been meeting in Busan, South Korea to discuss the future of development assistance. The 4th High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness is a tedious name for an important process - how best to organise the billions of dollars of development assistance designed to improve the lives of the poorest people on the planet.

Organising aid

Downward, Southward, Eastward - Communicative Power is on the move

Submitted by James Deane on June 7, 2011 - 2:25am
Tunis

In 2005, the UN accepted the offer of the Tunisian government to host its World Summit on the Information Society in the country. The summit proved more passing foothill than summit in the history of the global information society but it is worth relishing how delicious the ironies of history can sometimes prove. Six years later, an oppressive government has been swept away by the informational forces it was seeking to advance.

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Evaluation of Adolescents: Agents of Positive Change Programme (2005-2011)
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Rwandan Youth Speak out for Inclusion and Protection
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This video from the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) details the strategies and outcomes behind the participation of vulnerable children and youth in Rwanda's 7th National Children's Summit, which is described here as an important step forward for child rights. The session had a specific focus on equity. Over 500 children gathered to...

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Who’s Running the Company? A Guide to Reporting on Corporate Governance

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Participatory Budgeting Programme
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UNICEF Guide To Working With Parliaments
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News/Information

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Responsible Media Coverage of Elections: A Training Guide
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This guide, published by Radio for Peace Building Africa, is designed for journalists covering elections on the African continent, particularly in situations of extreme tension or post-conflict reconstruction. It was produced to encourage good journalistic practices before, during, and after elections in order to manage conflict that can arise...

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Just Budgets Toolkit: Budgeting for Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment
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"GRB [gender-responsive budgeting] can play an important role in enabling women and other poor citizens to exercise their human rights and to increase government accountability to citizens. It can also help to ensure that development co-operation, increasingly flowing into partner countries as general budget support, responds to gender...

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The Somalia London Conference: will the outcome make it easier for media in Somalia?
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Economic Development

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Re-Inventing Civil Society Formations for More Effective Pro-Poor Regional Policy Influencing in Southern Africa

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Remarks by Executive Director Michelle Bachelet on First Anniversary of UN Women
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Participatory Budgeting: Citizen Participation for Better Public Policies
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"Adding to the development of an international community of academics and practitioners, Glocal Times aims at becoming a...digital reference and a...forum for the discussion and dissemination of issues concerning communication for development and social change."

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Role of Information Communication Technology for Empowering Rural Women
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Role of Community Radio for Women’s Empowerment
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[This is a continuation of two-part blog beginning with "Role of Information Communication Technology for Empowering Rural Women" by Arpita Sharma, based upon her research.]

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Beyond Technical Solutions: Critical Pathway in the Political Economy of Health Development in Northern Nigeria
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This presentation outlines the goals and strategies of a Nigerian programme seeking to create behaviour change around maternal and child health using a political economy approach. Specifically, it explores a joint programme between: (i) the Partnership for Reviving Routine Immunization in Northern Nigeria (PRRINN), funded by United Kingdom's...

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Digital

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An Assessment of Media Development Challenges and Opportunities in Myanmar: Change Is in the Air
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"After 50 years of military rule and harsh state censorship, Myanmar's government is slowly easing its control of the country's media....The changing political and economic context is giving way to emerging needs and new opportunities for addressing media development inside Myanmar."

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Developing Independent Media as an Institution of Accountable Governance: A How-To Guide
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Bribespot
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Loy9
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Loy9 is a Cambodian youth entertainment-education show that started broadcasting on January 15 2012 in an effort to affirm to young people that they should have their say on issues related to running the country - for instance, they should participate in governance by voting. Created by BBC Media Action and young people, the show includes a...

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Can People Help Legislators Make Better Laws? Brazil Shows How
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In this article, Cristiano Faria presents e-Democracia, a Brazilian legislative website launched to engage citizens in the legislative process of the Brazilian House of Representatives. (See Related Summaries for further information on eDemocracia.) In the following excerpt, he shares the preliminary conclusions from an initial analysis of the...

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e-Democracia
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e-Democracia Project in Brazil, a website launched in June 2009 by the Brazilian House of Representatives, is designed to engage citizens in the lawmaking process to achieve tangible legislative results. The main goal is to permit easier access to the decision-making process by citizens who are not associated with strong interest groups or...

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Anti-Corruption Research Network (ACRN)
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Understanding Success and Failure of Anti-Corruption Initiatives
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WACC Communication Partners in El Salvador Reap the Benefits of Advocacy Campaign
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Speak Up, Speak Out: A Toolkit for Reporting on Human Rights Issues
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"When rights are violated, media can play a vital role in putting a stop to the abuses. Whatever the platform, media raise awareness about violations, inform people about their rights and encourage discussions about the role of governments, legal codes, and international mechanisms to safeguard those rights."

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Report on the Challenges Faced by Women in Civil Society in Africa
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According to this 21-page advocacy report, published by CIVICUS, over the last few decades, civil society activists and the international community have renewed calls to protect women human rights defenders (WHRDs) and uphold their rights across Africa. The report shares findings of a study conducted by CIVICUS to identify the major challenges...

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Recognising Community Voice and Dissatisfaction: A Civil Society Perspective on Local Governance in South Africa
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An Assessment of Media Development Challenges and Opportunities in Myanmar: Change Is in the Air
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The "Fourth Estate" in Democracy Assistance: Practices and Challenges of German and International Media Development Cooperation
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Learning from Experience: Rights and Governance Advocacy in the Water and Sanitation Sectors
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"The relationship between voice, power, citizenship and governance is complex. In order to be able to engage effectively, citizens and their communities need access to information, an understanding of power relations, skills in advocacy and negotiation, strengthened knowledge of rights, policies and practice as well as support to develop...

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Harnessing the Power of Community Radio Broadcasting to Promote Accountability, Transparency and Responsiveness of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Service Provision in Uganda
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This 14-page report shares experiences and lessons learned by WaterAid Uganda and the Uganda Water and Sanitation NGO Network (UWASNET) in implementing community radio programmes on water supply and sanitation (WASH). According to the report, part of the reason that governments and other service providers are not sufficiently responsive to...

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Fighting Corruption in the Education Sector: Methods, Tools and Good Practices
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Fighting Corruption in the Health Sector: Methods, Tools and Good Practices
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Fighting Corruption in the Water Sector: Methods, Tools and Good Practices
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Community Radio: Eliminating Voice Poverty
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"Free speech and freedom of expression are the raison d'être of CR anywhere in the world and they are going well beyond their mandates to do so in India, but it is imperative they are given a boost..."

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Awards

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Yayori Award
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The Women's Human Rights Activities Award or Yayori Award comes from the estate of Yayori Matsui, who was a journalist and activist with global perspectives and who consistently spoke up for women and marginalised people. This award, given by the Women's Fund for Peace and Human Rights, has been created for grassroots women activists,...

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Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders
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The Martin Ennals Foundation invites individuals or organisations working in the field of human rights to submit nominations for the 2014 Martin Ennals Award (MEA) for Human Rights Defenders.

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Responsible Media Coverage of Elections: A Training Guide
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This guide, published by Radio for Peace Building Africa, is designed for journalists covering elections on the African continent, particularly in situations of extreme tension or post-conflict reconstruction. It was produced to encourage good journalistic practices before, during, and after elections in order to manage conflict that can arise...

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An Assessment of Media Development Challenges and Opportunities in Myanmar: Change Is in the Air
Teaser:

"After 50 years of military rule and harsh state censorship, Myanmar's government is slowly easing its control of the country's media....The changing political and economic context is giving way to emerging needs and new opportunities for addressing media development inside Myanmar."

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Developing Independent Media as an Institution of Accountable Governance: A How-To Guide
Teaser:

From the World Bank's Communication for Governance and Accountability Program (CommGAP), this resource is designed for those seeking to enhance good governance by designing programmes to support independent media. It explores the whys, hows, whens, and whats of supporting the development of independent, pluralistic, and sustainable media.

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Election Coverage from a Gender Perspective - A Media Monitoring Manual
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This manual, published by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) and based on the experience of Latin American organisations, presents a "common and replicable methodological tool" for monitoring media coverage from a gender perspective during elections campaigns.

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Speak Up, Speak Out: A Toolkit for Reporting on Human Rights Issues
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"When rights are violated, media can play a vital role in putting a stop to the abuses. Whatever the platform, media raise awareness about violations, inform people about their rights and encourage discussions about the role of governments, legal codes, and international mechanisms to safeguard those rights."

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Citizen Voice and State Accountability: Towards Theories of Change that Embrace Contextual Dynamics
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"The development industry is increasingly pushing practitioners to achieve results, and to do better in demonstrating what works, what does not, and explaining why."

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Is There a Link between Media and Good Governance? What the Academics Say
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"A free media system does indeed go hand in hand with good governance and democracy. But where is the evidence? Does this apply everywhere and in all circumstances? And what does the empirical research show?"

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Media for Ethical Election Coverage in Zambia (MEEZ)

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In July 2012, the organisation launched...

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Radio

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Title:

Responsible Media Coverage of Elections: A Training Guide
Teaser:

This guide, published by Radio for Peace Building Africa, is designed for journalists covering elections on the African continent, particularly in situations of extreme tension or post-conflict reconstruction. It was produced to encourage good journalistic practices before, during, and after elections in order to manage conflict that can arise...

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Applying Local Solutions to Local Programs: Radio Listeners as Agents of Change
Teaser:

This 44-page report, published by the United States Agency for Development (USAID), documents the results of a two-month field research evaluation in Niger and Chad on the media component of the Peace Through Development (PDEV) programme funded by USAID. According to the report, in-depth research, including 46 field interviews and 16 focus...

Title:

An Assessment of Media Development Challenges and Opportunities in Myanmar: Change Is in the Air
Teaser:

"After 50 years of military rule and harsh state censorship, Myanmar's government is slowly easing its control of the country's media....The changing political and economic context is giving way to emerging needs and new opportunities for addressing media development inside Myanmar."

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Title:

Harnessing the Power of Community Radio Broadcasting to Promote Accountability, Transparency and Responsiveness of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Service Provision in Uganda
Teaser:

This 14-page report shares experiences and lessons learned by WaterAid Uganda and the Uganda Water and Sanitation NGO Network (UWASNET) in implementing community radio programmes on water supply and sanitation (WASH). According to the report, part of the reason that governments and other service providers are not sufficiently responsive to...

Title:

Community Radio: Eliminating Voice Poverty
Teaser:

"Free speech and freedom of expression are the raison d'être of CR anywhere in the world and they are going well beyond their mandates to do so in India, but it is imperative they are given a boost..."

Title:

Developing Independent Media as an Institution of Accountable Governance: A How-To Guide
Teaser:

From the World Bank's Communication for Governance and Accountability Program (CommGAP), this resource is designed for those seeking to enhance good governance by designing programmes to support independent media. It explores the whys, hows, whens, and whats of supporting the development of independent, pluralistic, and sustainable media.

Title:

The Somalia London Conference: will the outcome make it easier for media in Somalia?
Teaser:

Today sees the start of a major international conference on Somalia hosted by the UK government in London. It is designed to inject fresh urgency into international efforts to support the rebuilding of this most fragile and fragile states. On the agenda will be issues of piracy, security, terrorism and a continuing - if thankfully slightly...

Title:

Loy9
Teaser:

Loy9 is a Cambodian youth entertainment-education show that started broadcasting on January 15 2012 in an effort to affirm to young people that they should have their say on issues related to running the country - for instance, they should participate in governance by voting. Created by BBC Media Action and young people, the show includes a...

Title:

Election Coverage from a Gender Perspective - A Media Monitoring Manual
Teaser:

This manual, published by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) and based on the experience of Latin American organisations, presents a "common and replicable methodological tool" for monitoring media coverage from a gender perspective during elections campaigns.

Title:

Speak Up, Speak Out: A Toolkit for Reporting on Human Rights Issues
Teaser:

"When rights are violated, media can play a vital role in putting a stop to the abuses. Whatever the platform, media raise awareness about violations, inform people about their rights and encourage discussions about the role of governments, legal codes, and international mechanisms to safeguard those rights."

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Television

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Title:

Responsible Media Coverage of Elections: A Training Guide
Teaser:

This guide, published by Radio for Peace Building Africa, is designed for journalists covering elections on the African continent, particularly in situations of extreme tension or post-conflict reconstruction. It was produced to encourage good journalistic practices before, during, and after elections in order to manage conflict that can arise...

Title:

Developing Independent Media as an Institution of Accountable Governance: A How-To Guide
Teaser:

From the World Bank's Communication for Governance and Accountability Program (CommGAP), this resource is designed for those seeking to enhance good governance by designing programmes to support independent media. It explores the whys, hows, whens, and whats of supporting the development of independent, pluralistic, and sustainable media.

Title:

Loy9
Teaser:

Loy9 is a Cambodian youth entertainment-education show that started broadcasting on January 15 2012 in an effort to affirm to young people that they should have their say on issues related to running the country - for instance, they should participate in governance by voting. Created by BBC Media Action and young people, the show includes a...

Title:

Election Coverage from a Gender Perspective - A Media Monitoring Manual
Teaser:

This manual, published by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) and based on the experience of Latin American organisations, presents a "common and replicable methodological tool" for monitoring media coverage from a gender perspective during elections campaigns.

Title:

Speak Up, Speak Out: A Toolkit for Reporting on Human Rights Issues
Teaser:

"When rights are violated, media can play a vital role in putting a stop to the abuses. Whatever the platform, media raise awareness about violations, inform people about their rights and encourage discussions about the role of governments, legal codes, and international mechanisms to safeguard those rights."

Title:

Is There a Link between Media and Good Governance? What the Academics Say
Teaser:

"A free media system does indeed go hand in hand with good governance and democracy. But where is the evidence? Does this apply everywhere and in all circumstances? And what does the empirical research show?"

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Title:

Media for Ethical Election Coverage in Zambia (MEEZ)

Teaser:

The BBC Media Action's project, Media for Ethical Election Coverage in Zambia (MEEZ), was designed to help journalists improve their reporting skills to encourage more balanced and fair coverage of the national elections held in September 2011. The project was funded by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). A central focus, along...

Monitor de Corrupción
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Consejo de Redacción (CdR) - The Editorial Board
Teaser:

The Consejo de Redacción (CdR), is an organisation of Colombian investigative journalists, organised in 2006, with 5 thematic areas of work:

  • Training;
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  • Entrepreneurship;
  • Strengthening of their network

 

In July 2012, the organisation launched...

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What Role Should the Media Play in Determining the Content of Campaign Advertisements?
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By Noelina Nabwire (Click here to see the blog site for all of this author's Communication Initiative blogs.)

 

That the media is an essential tool in any functioning democracy is not in doubt. What are the motives behind the various contents contained in...

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Glocal Times: The Communication for Development Journal No. 17/18 2012
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"Adding to the development of an international community of academics and practitioners, Glocal Times aims at becoming a...digital reference and a...forum for the discussion and dissemination of issues concerning communication for development and social change."

This special issue of the Glocal Times was co-published by Malmö University'...

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Responsible Media Coverage of Elections: A Training Guide
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This guide, published by Radio for Peace Building Africa, is designed for journalists covering elections on the African continent, particularly in situations of extreme tension or post-conflict reconstruction. It was produced to encourage good journalistic practices before, during, and after elections in order to manage conflict that can arise...

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An Assessment of Media Development Challenges and Opportunities in Myanmar: Change Is in the Air
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"After 50 years of military rule and harsh state censorship, Myanmar's government is slowly easing its control of the country's media....The changing political and economic context is giving way to emerging needs and new opportunities for addressing media development inside Myanmar."

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The "Fourth Estate" in Democracy Assistance: Practices and Challenges of German and International Media Development Cooperation
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This report from the Catholic Media Council (CAMECO) summarises presentations and results of a conference hosted by Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) and the Forum Media and Development (FoME) in November 2010 at the Civic Education Centre Schloss Eichholz in Wesseling, Germany, where 80 media experts from across the globe discussed future...

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The Somalia London Conference: will the outcome make it easier for media in Somalia?
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Today sees the start of a major international conference on Somalia hosted by the UK government in London. It is designed to inject fresh urgency into international efforts to support the rebuilding of this most fragile and fragile states. On the agenda will be issues of piracy, security, terrorism and a continuing - if thankfully slightly...

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Loy9
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Loy9 is a Cambodian youth entertainment-education show that started broadcasting on January 15 2012 in an effort to affirm to young people that they should have their say on issues related to running the country - for instance, they should participate in governance by voting. Created by BBC Media Action and young people, the show includes a...

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Election Coverage from a Gender Perspective - A Media Monitoring Manual
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This manual, published by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) and based on the experience of Latin American organisations, presents a "common and replicable methodological tool" for monitoring media coverage from a gender perspective during elections campaigns.

Transparency
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The Latin American Approach to Transparency and Access to Information
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"By providing greater access to public information and promoting transparency, Latin American countries seek to improve social oversight, inform citizens about government policies and programmes, advance other human rights, reduce corruption and enhance overall accountability."

This guide analyses the role played by civil society and the...

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Civil Society and Media Leadership Program
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Civil Society and Media Leadership (CSML) is a five-year programme launched by IREX in 2010 to improve the skills, performance, and perceptions of Liberian civil society organisations (CSOs) through training, mentoring, and small grant projects. CSML provides training and resources to Liberian CSOs and independent media, designed to include and...

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Is There a Link between Media and Good Governance? What the Academics Say
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"A free media system does indeed go hand in hand with good governance and democracy. But where is the evidence? Does this apply everywhere and in all circumstances? And what does the empirical research show?"

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Media for Ethical Election Coverage in Zambia (MEEZ)

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The BBC Media Action's project, Media for Ethical Election Coverage in Zambia (MEEZ), was designed to help journalists improve their reporting skills to encourage more balanced and fair coverage of the national elections held in September 2011. The project was funded by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). A central focus, along...

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