Promoting Independent Media

Promoting Independent Media
Author: Krishna Kumar
Publisher:
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2006
Genre: Political Science
ISBN:

Reviews and evaluates international efforts to promote independent media in support of democratization and development.

Independent Media Development Abroad

Independent Media Development Abroad
Author: Jess T. Ford (au)
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2005-11
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9781422302552

Independent media development led by the Dept. of State & the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) supports the national. security goal of developing sustainable democracies around the world. Independent media institutions play a role in supporting commerce, improving public health efforts, reducing corruption, & providing civic education. Despite important gains in some countries, the overall level of press freedom worldwide continued to worsen in 2004. This report examined: (1) U.S. government funding for independent media development overseas; (2) the extent to which U.S. agencies measure performance toward achieving results; & (3) the challenges the U.S. faces in achieving results. Charts & tables.

Democracy at Large

Democracy at Large
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2006
Genre:
ISBN:

IFES published this quarterly magazine from 2004-2006 for scholars and practitioners interested in democratic development. Each issue addresses current affairs in the field of democracy promotion.

Strategies for Media Reform

Strategies for Media Reform
Author: Jonathan A. Obar
Publisher: Fordham Univ Press
Total Pages: 460
Release: 2016-08-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0823271668

Media reform plays an increasingly important role in the struggle for social justice. As battles are fought over the future of investigative journalism, media ownership, spectrum management, speech rights, broadband access, network neutrality, the surveillance apparatus, and digital literacy, what effective strategies can be used in the pursuit of effective media reform? Prepared by thirty-three scholars and activists from more than twenty-five countries, Strategies for Media Reform focuses on theorizing media democratization and evaluating specific projects for media reform. This edited collection of articles offers readers the opportunity to reflect on the prospects for and challenges facing campaigns for media reform and gathers significant examples of theory, advocacy, and activism from multinational perspectives.

World trends in freedom of expression and media development

World trends in freedom of expression and media development
Author: UNESCO
Publisher: UNESCO Publishing
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2018-02-05
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9231002422

In the face of such challenges, this new volume in the World Trends in Freedom of Expression and Media Development series offers a critical analysis of new trends in media freedom, pluralism, independence and the safety of journalists.

Promoting Independence for Older Persons with Disabilities

Promoting Independence for Older Persons with Disabilities
Author: W.C. Mann
Publisher: IOS Press
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2006-01-17
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1607501597

The papers in this book provide important content related to aging, disability and independence. The focus of these papers is on maintaining independence and active participation in family and community activities. As we age, we face chronic health conditions that have the potential to negatively impact our independence. By using technology (smart homes, robotics, telehealth, other assistive devices), maintaining our mobility, and preventing injuries we can offset much or all of the disabling effects of chronic health conditions. This publication brings together a mix of individuals focused on aging, disability and independence, including those involved in research and development, professional practice and services, businesses providing products and services, government and policy planners, and end users and beneficiaries of our research, products, services, and policies. The main topics in this publication are Smart Homes; Robotics; Telehealth; Home Modifications and Universal Design; and Assistive Devices and Workplace Adaptations.

Promoting Democracy

Promoting Democracy
Author: United States. General Accounting Office
Publisher:
Total Pages: 92
Release: 1996
Genre: Democracy
ISBN:

Postconflict Elections, Democratization, and International Assistance

Postconflict Elections, Democratization, and International Assistance
Author: Krishna Kumar
Publisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers
Total Pages: 286
Release: 1998
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9781555877781

The third in a series of publications coming out of the ongoing evaluation studies at USAID's Center for Development Information and Evaluation. Based on the hypothesis that elections in a postconflict setting are fundamentally different from those organized under normal circumstances, 13 contributions examine the planning, organization, conduct, and execution of such elections; the critical roles played by international donors; and the longer-term outcomes, particularly their impact on political and social reconciliation. Paper edition (unseen), $19.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Encyclopedia of Social Movement Media

Encyclopedia of Social Movement Media
Author: John D. H. Downing
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 633
Release: 2011
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0761926887

The entries are designed to be relatively brief with clear, accessible, and current information.