Monthly Archives: May 2012
Italy: New Policy Rules on Spectrum Allocation
On 24 April, the Italian government, led by Prime Minister Mario Monti, moved to change the country’s system for allocating television frequencies. It jettisoned the so-called “beauty contest” method saying it would have done little to open the market to … Read more
How spectrum can be used to better support democracy
A conference in New York brought together policymakers and thinkers from transitional MENA states with US experts to discuss specific strategies for reforming spectrum policy in the region as part of the overall transition. Mapping Digital Media reporters … Read more
On-Demand Services and Media Diversity – Mapping Digital Media Reference Paper
*By Laure Kaltenbach and Alexandre Joux
In this Reference Paper, on-demand services that give access by internet (or cable) to video, audio, and other content is explored. A vast range of on-demand media products is now available. Media corporations no longer … Read more
Lebanon – Mapping Digital Media Report
*By Jad Melki, Yasmine Dabbous, Khaled Nasser, and Sarah Mallat (lead reporters)
In the Mapping Digital Media country report of Lebanon, it is stated that Lebanon is considered one of the freest countries in a region dominated by dictatorships. However, it … Read more
Turkey – Mapping Digital Media Report
*By Asli Tunç and Vehbi Görgülü
The Turkish Mapping Digital Media report states that there is a strong appetite for digital media in Turkey. The reach of the internet—both fixed line and mobile—has expanded dramatically in recent years, connecting nearly half … Read more
South Africa – Mapping Digital Media Report
The Mapping Digital Media project examines the global opportunities and risks created by the transition from traditional to digital media. Covering 60 countries, the project examines how these changes affect the core democratic service that any media system should provide: … Read more
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