Category Archives: Diversity
See allMapping Digital Media:On-Demand Services and Media Diversity
*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
Guatemala: General Telecommunications Law Reform presents a threat for the developing of inclusive media
By Renata Avila*
On 27 September 2011, right after the first round of elections in Guatemala, Congress member Ricardo Villalte proposed a bill to amend the 1996 Telecommunications Law (Congressional Decree 94-96 reformed by Decrees 115-97, 47-2002, 82-2002 and 11-2006).
At a … Read more
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The Media Diversity Institute newsletter is out and full of great pieces and resources
The Media Diversity Institute works internationally to encourage and facilitate responsible media coverage of diversity. It aims to prevent the media from intentionally or unintentionally spreading prejudice, intolerance and hatred which can lead to social tensions, disputes and violent … Read more
Promoting plural and independent broadcasting: [Rebuilding Egyptian Media for a Democratic Future] conference
On March this year, the conference on Rebuilding Egyptian Media for a Democratic Future took place in Cairo. The conference was attended by 59 media, communication and law scholars and professionals from Egypt and 15 other … Read more
Book: Media Freedom and Pluralism, Media Policy Challenges in the Enlarged Europe
Media Freedom and Pluralism – Media Policy Challenges in the Enlarged Europe
Edited by: Beata Klimkiewicz, Jagellonian University, Cracow
This book addresses a critical analysis of major media policies in the European Union and Council of Europe at the period of profound … Read more