Media

AMIC: Media & Development in Asia - A regional perspective, by Indrajit Banerjee and Madanmohan Rao

Submitted by admin on Mon, 28/07/2008 - 12:41.

This book brings together some of the most outstanding and novel papers on media and development presented at the 2004 AMIC Annual Conferences. It provides a wealth of fresh case studies as well as breaking new ground in highlighting emerging frontiers of media development discourse in Asia, comparing regional development along multiple dimensions and frameworks, and pointing the direction towards further media initiatives at a national level.

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DFID R4D: Impacts of ICTs on Poverty

Submitted by admin on Tue, 19/02/2008 - 10:46.

Panos' Relay: Communicating research through the media programme works with the media to support the crucial role they play in the effective communication of development research in Southern countries. Better communication of development research findings and recommendations through the media means that existing practice and new policy solutions are brought to the public attention, potentially stimulating civil society debate and action and bringing pressure to change to bear on government.

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ICTs and Cultural Industries (media). A Latin American perspective

Submitted by admin on Fri, 15/02/2008 - 20:33.

The document discusses cultural industries in three dimensions. The first, analytical in nature, is associated with learning about the economics of this type of activity, its structure as well as the performance of the companies involved. The second is to discuss the major economic trends the recent evolution of the television industry, publishing, film and digital music in Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Colombia. The third is to provide general guidelines for public policy. (In Spanish).

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Haayo: PIWA Information Society Prize 2008

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/02/2008 - 08:47.

Within the framework of its objective to strengthen journalist capacity on ICTs, the Panos Institute West Africa (PIWA) is launching a media production contest on ICTs. The contest is open to all print and broadcast media journalists from West and Central Africa.

Journalists who wish to take part in this contest are required to submit an article or an audio programme on the theme: "ICTs and elections in Africa". Deadline to apply: March 15th 2008.

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World Information Society Day 2007 - Tale of Two Worlds: Keeping Pace with a Moving Target

17/05/2007 - 15:00
17/05/2007 - 18:00

A special event commemorating the World Information Society Day was held on 17 May 2007, 3:00pm – 6:00pm at the ECOSOC Chamber of the United Nations Headquarters.

The United Nations General Assembly, through Resolution A/RES/60/252, called on the observance of the World Information Society Day to raise awareness on the role of information and communication technologies and the Internet in bridging the digital divide and bringing together societies and economies towards a common goal of an inclusive and people-centered Information Society.

Location(s)

United Nations Headquarters
First Avenue at 46th Street
New York, NY, 10017
United States
See map: Google Maps
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IRIN Africa: Young people's radio show breaks down taboos in Mozambique

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/02/2007 - 12:36.

Subjects like HIV/AIDS and child trafficking, usually considered taboo in Mozambican society, are being openly discussed by the teenage presenters of radio and television programmes for young people.

Radio Mozambique presenter Amelia Maisha Tumgine, 13, is one of several presenters using the airwaves to talk frankly with their peers about subjects that matter to them but are often considered off-limits by parents.

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