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12. Medias A Form of Aid in Humanitarian Crises
- Author:
- Jeffrey Ghannam
- Publication Date:
- 04-2016
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- National Endowment for Democracy
- Abstract:
- As the humanitarian crises following the Arab spring enter their sixth year, the media coverage of war, displacement, and migration in the Middle East and North Africa tragically have become all too familiar. For mainstream media, the millions of people whose lives have been upended are mostly data points, illustrations of the misery and upheaval that have swept across Syria, Yemen, Gaza, Iraq, and many places between. Yet for those who are caught in the crises, and plagued not only by insecurity and uncertainty but a lack of information, relatively little is available to help them make informed decisions for their own survival.
- Topic:
- Humanitarian Aid, Media, Journalism, Humanitarian Crisis, The Press, and Freedom of Press
- Political Geography:
- Global Focus
13. Cuba's Parallel Worlds: Digital Media Crosses the Divide
- Author:
- Anne Nelson
- Publication Date:
- 08-2016
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- National Endowment for Democracy
- Abstract:
- The Cuban government’s heavy-handed censorship practices are well documented, and evident in the virtual absence of independent print and broadcast journalism. Yet recently, many Cubans have shown themselves remarkably well informed about the outside world, in ways that cannot be explained by their traditional media offerings. This newfound benefit is the result of a parallel world of digital media, supported by ingenious Cuban workarounds. In “Cuba’s Parallel Worlds: Digital Media Crosses the Divide,” Anne Nelson analyzes the findings of two years of research, including extensive field work and on-the-ground surveys across the island. Nelson explores how the Cuban population has overcome restrictive information policies and limited infrastructure to access news and information. Indeed, the spread of technology on the island may be creating a new opening for long-stalled media development efforts. We are pleased to share this fascinating research in hope that it will not only inform the development of a more open and vibrant media ecosystem in Cuba, but also offer lessons for other countries struggling with similar conditions.
- Topic:
- Media, Propaganda, Repression, The Press, and Freedom of Press
- Political Geography:
- Cuba, Caribbean, and North America
14. Articles od Asphyxiation: Soft Censorship in Hungary
- Author:
- Mertek Media Monitor
- Publication Date:
- 10-2015
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- National Endowment for Democracy
- Abstract:
- CIMA and the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) have been cooperating in a campaign to raise awareness around the world of the insidious practice known as “soft” (or indirect) censorship of news media. Soft censorship is used to promote positive coverage of officials or their actions–and to punish media outlets that criticize them. It is the practice of influencing news coverage of state bodies and officials and their policies and activities through allocation or withholding of state media spending (subsidies, advertising, and other media contracts), or selective application of licensing, permits, or regulations, to shape the broad media landscape; promote or diminish the economic viability of specific media houses or outlets; and reward or punish individual media workers.
- Topic:
- Media, Journalism, Censorship, and Freedom of Press
- Political Geography:
- Europe, Hungary, and Central Europe
15. Media Reform Stalled in the Slow Lane: Soft Censorship in Serbia
- Author:
- Tanja Maksic
- Publication Date:
- 10-2015
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- National Endowment for Democracy
- Abstract:
- CIMA and the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) have been cooperating in a campaign to raise awareness around the world of the insidious practice known as “soft” (or indirect) censorship of news media. Soft censorship is used to promote positive coverage of officials or their actions–and to punish media outlets that criticize them. It is the practice of influencing news coverage of state bodies and officials and their policies and activities through allocation or withholding of state media spending (subsidies, advertising, and other media contracts), or selective application of licensing, permits, or regulations, to shape the broad media landscape; promote or diminish the economic viability of specific media houses or outlets; and reward or punish individual media workers.
- Topic:
- Media, Journalism, Censorship, and Freedom of Press
- Political Geography:
- Europe and Serbia
16. Breaking Promises, Blocking Reform: Soft Censorship in Mexico
- Author:
- Fundar Center for Analysis and Research
- Publication Date:
- 10-2015
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- National Endowment for Democracy
- Abstract:
- CIMA and the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) have been cooperating in a campaign to raise awareness around the world of the insidious practice known as “soft” (or indirect) censorship of news media. Soft censorship is used to promote positive coverage of officials or their actions–and to punish media outlets that criticize them. It is the practice of influencing news coverage of state bodies and officials and their policies and activities through allocation or withholding of state media spending (subsidies, advertising, and other media contracts), or selective application of licensing, permits, or regulations, to shape the broad media landscape; promote or diminish the economic viability of specific media houses or outlets; and reward or punish individual media workers.
- Topic:
- Media, Journalism, The Press, Censorship, and Freedom of Press
- Political Geography:
- North America and Mexico
17. Decoding the Soviet Press by Tom Kent
- Author:
- Tom Kent
- Publication Date:
- 05-2015
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- The Harriman Institute
- Abstract:
- Every press has its goals. In the United States, reporters focus on the role of the press as a counterbalance to government power. In some cultures, the press can be tasked with advancing national or religious causes. In the Soviet Union, the press was about serving the interests of the Communist Party.
- Topic:
- Communism, Media, Journalism, The Press, Freedom of Press, and State Media
- Political Geography:
- Europe, Eastern Europe, and Soviet Union