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Public Broadcasting in Africa seriesThe survey on public broadcasting in Africa starts with the premise that development and democracy cannot thrive without open and free public space where all issues concerning people’s lives can be aired and debated; and which gives room and opportunity for participation in decision-making. The key objective of the survey is to assess whether and to what extent the various forms of broadcasting on the African continent can and do create such a free public space, with special attention given to those services which call themselves ‘public’. A total of 11 country reports look closely at the current status of broadcasting in Benin, Cameroon, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Reform efforts are under way in a number of countries. And at least on paper, there is already broad consensus on the need to open up the airwaves to commercial and community broadcasters and for state broadcasters to be transformed into truly public broadcasting services. |
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Mapping Digital Media: Digital Media, Conflict and Diasporas in the Horn of Africa
* By Iginio Gagliardone and Nicole Stremlau
The Horn of Africa is one of the least connected regions in the world. Nevertheless, digital media play an important social and political role in Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia (including South-Central … Read more
Public Broadcasting in Africa series: Kenya
Public Broadcast Media in Africa Project
The survey on public broadcasting in Africa starts with the premise that development and democracy cannot thrive without open and free public space where all issues concerning people’s lives can be aired and debated; and … Read more
Public Broadcasting in Africa series: Mozambique
Public Broadcast Media in Africa Project
The survey on public broadcasting in Africa starts with the premise that development and democracy cannot thrive without open and free public space where all … Read more
Public Broadcasting in Africa series: Namibia
Public Broadcast Media in Africa Project
The survey on public broadcasting in Africa starts with the premise that development and democracy cannot thrive without open and free public space where all … Read more
Public Broadcasting in Africa series: Nigeria
Public Broadcast Media in Africa Project
The survey on public broadcasting in Africa starts with the premise that development and democracy cannot thrive without open and free public space where all issues concerning … Read more