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Media Assistance: Governance, Accountability, Combating Corruption
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Climate Change Communication, Climate Journalism
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Media Landscapes, Media Systems, Media Situation in General
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Media Use, Media Consumption
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Perceptions & Attitudes Towards Climate Change and Environmental Degradation
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Climate, Climate Change, Climate Change Adaptation
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Radio Debates, Radio Talk Shows, Call-In Radio Programmes
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Audiences & Users
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Health Campaigns: Experiences
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Political Television Programmes & Political Talkshows
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Media Assistance in Conflict Regions & Fragile Countries
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Everyday Life
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COVID-19 Communication
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BBC Media Action
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Civic Engagement, Citizen Participation, Civil Society & Media
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Audience Segmentation, User Typologies, Personas
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Trust in the Media, Credibility of Media
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Media Assistance: Authoritarian Countries
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Disaster & Humanitarian Crisis Communication
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WASH Communication (Water, Sanitation, Hygiene)
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Governance & Accountability: Role of Media / Communication
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Youth, Adolescents
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Gender Advocacy & Empowerment, Gender Mainstreaming
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Media Use: Women, Female Media Audiences
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Conflict Areas: Media Systems, Media Landscapes, Role of Media
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Behaviour Change Communication
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Edutainment Radio Programmes
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Health Radio Programmes
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Media Assistance
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Civic Engagement, Citizen & Community Participation
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Political Transition and Media
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Rohingya
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Youth Activism, Youth Civic Engagement, Youth Political Interests, Youth Protests
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Information Needs & Media Use: Refugees & Displaced People
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Conflict-Sensitive Radio Journalism, Radio in Conflict Prevention & Transformation
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Edutainment Television Programmes
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Gender-Based Harassment, Intimidation & Violence
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Media Assistance: Gender Focus
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Child Health, Mother & Child Care Communication
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Public Funding & Support Policies for Media
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Migrants & Refugees: Tailor-Made Media Products & Information Services
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Politics and Media
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Digital & Social Media Use, Internet Use
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Internet & Social Media Use: Women
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Information Needs in Disasters & Humanitarian Crises
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Media Use: Youth
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Girls and Media
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Edutainment Health Programmes
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Digital Healthcare & Information, Mobile Health, E-Health, Telemedicine
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Emergency Health Communication
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Media Markets
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Media Viability & Financial Sustainability
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Labour, Labour Markets, Labour Laws, Working Conditions
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Environmental Communication
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Sexual Health Communication, Reproductive Health Education, Family Planning
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Corruption Reporting & Role of Media in Curbing Corruption
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Media Assistance: Public Service Broadcasting
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Media Assistance: Radio
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Media Assistance Research
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Fragile / Post-Conflict States
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Democracy / Democratization and Media
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Governance & Accountability as Focus of Radio Programmes
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Public Media, State Media
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Radio Dramas, Radio Soap Operas, Radio Fiction
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Access to Media & Information
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Advertising Markets & Industries
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Government Advertising, State Advertising
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Radio Spots
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Advocacy & Empowerment: Disadvantaged & Vulnerable Groups
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Advocacy & Empowerment: Girls
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Advocacy & Empowerment: Youth
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Civic Engagement, Citizen Participation, Civil Society & Digital Communication
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Empowerment
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People with Disabilities: Advocacy & Empowerment
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Forestry, Deforestation, Forest Protection
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Audience Research in Media Assistance
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Digital & Social Media Use: Youth
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Health Information Access & Use
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Media Use: Disasters & Humanitarian Crises
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Media Use: Rural Populations
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Mobile Phone Use: Women
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Mobile Phone Use
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News Consumption & Information Sources of Media Users
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Radio Consumption, Radio Use, Radio Audiences
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Campaigning: Experiences
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Digital Media Campaigns
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Child Protection, Protection of Minors
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Children's Radio Programmes
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Exile Journalism, Exile Media
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Media Freedom, Press Freedom
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Land Mines
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Conflict-Sensitive / Peace Communication
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Media Assistance Projects & Programs: Case Studies
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Development Communication: Experiences
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Development Communication Research
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Digital & Information Literacy
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Media Assistance: Digital Journalism & Social Media
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Social Media
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Democratization & Digital Media / Social Media
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Facebook
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Minorities & Disadvantaged Groups: Reporting & Media Representation
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Civic Engagement, Citizen & Community Participation in Disaster & Humanitarian Crisis Communication
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Coordination in Disaster & Humanitarian Crisis Communication
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Disaster & Humanitarian Crisis Information Management
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Disaster Risk & Preparedness Communication, Disaster Prevention Communication
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Infectious Diseases' Outbreak Communication
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Media Assistance: Disasters & Humanitarian Crises
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Radio in Disasters & Humanitarian Crises
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Countering Hate Speech, Disinformation & Propaganda
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Political Economy of Media
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Environmental Campaigns: Experiences
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Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Indicators
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Media Assistance: Evaluation, Monitoring, Impact Assessment
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Gender and Media, Gender and Communication
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Female Journalists & Media Workers
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Female Opinion Leaders, Politicians, Decision Makers
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Women's Radio Programmes
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Gender Representation & Stereotypes in the Media
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Media Literacy: Women
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Women (General)
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Health Campaigns: Concepts & Strategies
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Health Communication & Campaigns: Youth
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Health Television Programmes
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Malaria Communication
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Polio Communication
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Vaccination Campaigns & Vaccine Hesitancy
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International Radio Broadcasting, Foreign Radio Broadcasting
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Satellite Television
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Media Assistance: Journalism Education & Training
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Election Reporting
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Risk Communication
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Working Conditions of Journalists & Media Personnel
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Media Assistance: Citizen Participation & Civil Society
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Media Assistance: Elections
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Media Assistance: Impacts, Effectiveness, Efficiency
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Media Assistance: Implementing Organizations
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Media Assistance: Institutional Support & Core Funding
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Media Assistance: Television
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Media Assistance: Youth Programmes & Media
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Communication & Information Needs
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Diversity & Pluralism in Media / Communication
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Media Law & Regulation
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Financing Public Service Media
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Refugees / Displaced People
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People with Disabilities: Reporting & Media Representation
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Election Campaigns: Social Media
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Independent & Oppositional Media
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Influence of Media on Politics
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Project Impact, Project Effects, Project Effectiveness, Project Efficiency
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Business & Economics Radio Programmes
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Youth Radio Programmes, Youth Radio Stations, School Radios
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Media Effects Research
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Taliban
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Applied Communication Research
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Research Methods
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Survey Methods
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Randomised Control Trials & (Quasi-) Experimental Designs
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Adults
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Mobile Phone Use for Social Purposes, Mobiles for Development
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"Can the mass media cause changes in an audience’s knowledge, attitudes and intention to practise behaviours? At BBC Media Action, we have just successfully conducted a randomised control trial (RCT) to investigate this chain of causality in a prime time health TV drama in Bangladesh." (Introducti
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What Your Audience Needs to Know in an Emergency: Life-Saving Information. Topic-By-Topic Guide to Core Humanitarian Issues
London: BBC Media Action (2016), various pag.
"These guides are for media professionals working to help audiences affected by humanitarian crises. They give a brief overview of common humanitarian issues in emergencies. They will help you: understand what kinds of problems your audiences are likely to be facing in emergencies; work alongside re
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Coming of Age: Communication’s Role in Powering Global Health
London: BBC Media Action (2016), 31 pp.
"Through a careful review of the evidence, this briefing offers a spirited case for why donors, practitioners and developing country governments need to pay more attention to the role of communication in tackling global health. The briefing finds that: Communication has been central to public health
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Can Radio Drama Improve Child Health and Nutrition in Somalia?
London: BBC Media Action (2015), 11 pp.
"1. Radio, particularly BBC Somali, is an effective medium for reaching people in remote areas of Somalia who are typically hard to reach, including the poorest [...] 2. Drama has been shown to have a particularly powerful role in encouraging audiences to absorb new and relevant information. Tragic
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After the Arab Uprisings: The Prospects for a Media That Serves the Public
London: BBC Media Action (2015), 37 pp.
"This briefing suggests that national broadcasters may have the potential to help to bridge social divides, if they can be reformed to serve the interests of the public rather than the state. In addition to their extensive infrastructure and reach, these institutions also have a cultural standing th
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Humanitarian Broadcasting in Emergencies: A Synthesis of Evaluation Findings
London: BBC Media Action (2015), 64 pp.
"This synthesis of evidence suggests that BBC Media Action interventions have an important role to play in assisting people affected by crisis, and is consistent with other literature that highlights the role of media in providing accurate and reliable information in crisis. It highlights that, as w
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Public Service Media in Divided Societies: Relic or Renaissance?
London: BBC Media Action (2015), 28 pp.
"Argues that renewed energy and resources should be invested in strategies that support media systems rooted in public service values of trust, independence, universality and putting the public interest before all others. Despite formidable challenges, support strategies should include a revitalised
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After the Revolution: Libyan and Tunisian Media Through the People’s Eyes
London: BBC Media Action (2015), 60 pp.
"Libya’s contested and, at times, chaotic political scene is reflected in its media, which represents a range of political and vested interests, sparking narrative and counter narrative. Ultimately, it has left people frustrated that they cannot access the information that they need. In Tunisia, t
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Media Development: An Evaluation of Five Capacity-Strengthening Projects
London: BBC Media Action (2015), 60 pp.
"BBC Media Action has been involved in media development since it was founded in 1999. Over the years, we have designed and deployed a broad range of evaluation approaches and methodologies to assess the impact of and learn from our work. This has generated much internal discussion: Are we measuring
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Media, Discussion, and Attitudes in Fragile Contexts
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London: BBC Media Action (2015), 48 pp.
"The report explores how discussion programmes – where a diverse audience, representing the whole of society, is engaged in fair and balanced debate – can stimulate both private/interpersonal discussion and public discussion in either a community setting or one hosted by local government. It the
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After the Revolution: Libyan and Tunisian Media Through the People’s Eyes
London: BBC Media Action (2014), 60 pp.
"Libyans and Tunisians have grown weary of coverage that represents the interests of those who run or fund the channels and consequently place little trust in the media. Perhaps as a result of these limitations, the audiences are savvy and discerning consumers who “shop around” to access informa
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BBC Media Action’s Governance Research: Emerging Evidence and Learning
London: BBC Media Action (2014), 57 pp.
"The paper synthesises findings from quantitative and qualitative data from across African, Asian and Middle Eastern countries. The second section draws on baseline data from Bangladesh, Burma, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria, Palestinian Territories and Sierra Leone to explore the media and governance contex
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The Media's Role in Citizen Engagement: Evidence from Burma
London: BBC Media Action (2014), 8 pp.
"This research presents a picture of a public in Burma that, to varying degrees, lacks knowledge, confidence, motivation and opportunity to participate in governance processes and make their voices heard. However, the study provides objective evidence that a relationship exists between people’s me
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From the Ground Up: Changing the Conversation About Climate Change
London: BBC Media Action (2014), 28 pp.
"[...] The briefing looks at the everyday experience of people living in the world’s most populous continent: Asia. It draws on data from BBC Media Action’s Climate Asia project, which interviewed more than 33,000 people in seven countries – Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan
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Making Waves: Media’s Potential for Girls in the Global South
London: BBC Media Action (2014), 24 pp.
"Argues that media — whether traditional or online — matters a great deal in the lives of girls in the developing world. It matters because it has the ability to be harmful to girls’ interests and selfesteem, and it matters because it can also be so effective in playing a positive role in girl
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What Was the Role of the Debate Programme Sema Kenya in the 2013 Kenyan Election?
London: BBC Media Action (2014), 62 pp.
"This paper seeks to identify the extent to which the national TV and radio programme Sema Kenya (Kenya Speaks), part of BBC Media Action’s governance work in Kenya, supported accountability, peace and inclusion at the time of the 2013 Kenya election. It shows the specific value placed on Sema Ken
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The Power of Talk: Media and Accountability in Three African Countries
London: BBC Media Action (2014), 24 pp.
"This policy briefing offers an empirical contribution to evolving thinking on governance within the international development landscape. Using the example of media, we argue that interventions designed to foster demand-based accountability may not be as successful in some fragile settings as more d
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Youth in Cambodia: Media Habits and Information Sources
London: BBC Media Action (2014), 38 pp.
Democracy, Governance and Randomised Media Assistance
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London: BBC Media Action (2013), 26 pp.
"This paper focuses attention on randomised field experiments in the developing world that explicitly address the use of media to achieve democracy and governance (DG) outcomes [...] The first section describes the growth of DG assistance and the increasing interest in DG field experiments. The seco
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Climate Asia Quantitative Survey Methodology
London: BBC Media Action (2013), 8 pp.
