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Fighting Misinformation and Defending Free Expression During COVID-19: Recommendations for States

Access Now (2020), 20 pp.

"In this paper, we provide recommendations for protecting freedom of expression and opinion and the right to impart and receive information to enable governments to fight the COVID-19 health crisis in a rights-respecting manner. There will be an aftermath to the COVID-19 outbreak and the measures go ... more

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Media and COVID-19 in West Africa: Nigeria

Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) (2020), 8 pp.

"Generally, the relevant authorities in Nigeria have, to a large extent, been proactive with press briefings and national addresses since the outbreak of the pandemic. However, reporters have realised that they are often unable to access information beyond what is said in the briefings. Officials so ... more

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Journalism, Press Freedom and COVID-19. Issue Brief in the UNESCO Series: World Trends in Freedom of Expression and Media Development

Paris: UNESCO (2020), 17 pp.

"Key trends: Fueling the pandemic, a dangerous “disinfodemic” has arisen; Against soaring demand for verified information, independent media have risen to the challenge; Technology companies are taking action, but more transparency is needed; Some regulatory measures have led to new restrictions ... more

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Myanmar: Censorship Harms COVID-19 Response

London: Amnesty International (2020), 4 pp.

"The Myanmar authorities should immediately lift curbs on the free flow of information to at-risk communities; ensure journalists, human rights defenders and activists can operate freely and without any harassment, intimidation, arrest, prosecution and imprisonment; and encourage rather than threate ... more

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COVID-19 Foreign Influence Campaigns: Europe and the Global Battle of Narratives

Naja Bentzen

Brussels: European Parliament (2020), 8 pp.

"The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) initially concealed information about the spread of the virus. Research suggests that they thereby delayed measures to alleviate the spread of the disease. At the same time, the CCP launched far-reaching efforts to silence domestic criticism. The CCP's efforts to r ... more

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Jordan Media Assessment. White Paper: Government and Media Outreach in the Age of COVID-19

USAID;Management Systems International (MSI) (2020), 16 pp.

"As a component of the USAID Jordan Media Assessment (JMA), this White Paper aims to assess the Government of Jordan’s (GOJ) and the media’s response to the current COVID-19 crisis starting in mid-February 2020 through May 1, 2020. This includes the methods used for disseminating messages to the ... more

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Myanmar Media's Response to COVID-19

Thal Nyein Thu, Jane Madlyn McElhone, Tessa Piper (eds.)

New York: Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF) (2020), 41 pp.

"In June 2020, MDIF conducted a survey of 36 Myanmar media outlets to gather information about the impact of COVID-19 on their businesses between March and May. They represent a mix of national media, as well as local media from the ethnic states and regions. Their operations are of various sizes: t ... hree media have 70-150 staff, 7 have 20-69, and 26 have 1-19. All the media surveyed felt the impact of COVID-19 almost immediately. Not surprisingly, as this has generally been the experience of media worldwide, commercial revenue decline was often dramatic: half of the survey respondents reported more than a 75% drop in income. Thirty-two of the 36 respondents had advertising revenue prior to the start of the pandemic, and all of them reported that it was negatively affected. All 19 media with print products were obliged to either reduce or even halt production. In response to collapsing revenues, 31 of the 36 survey respondents instituted spending cuts between March and May including, in some cases, cutting salaries and staff. Even as they reeled from the economic impact, Myanmar media also had to adapt their working environments. All the media surveyed quickly instituted work from home practices or else established social distancing in their offices and provided protective equipment for their staff. At the same time, more than half of the media reported having to contend with safety and security challenges. These came in the form of restrictions on movement, websites being blocked, on and offline surveillance, staff harassment and arrests. In common with media in other countries, one bright spot in this bleak picture has been audience growth. MDIF’s survey found that almost all media saw both their digital audiences, and audience engagement, increase. This had a positive knock-on effect for the media, with 30 respondents reporting that during this period they were able to strengthen their digital skills and knowledge due to the increased focus on their online content. The good news that 21 of the 31 respondents that sought emergency funding during the survey period obtained it, is tempered by the reality that the impact of COVID-19 has been deep and will be long lasting. The future for media in Myanmar is precarious." (Introduction) more

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Improving the Response to COVID-19: Lessons from the Humanitarian Sector Around Communication, Community Engagement and Participation

Philip Tamminga

CDAC Network (2020), 22 pp.

"Lesson one: Put people and principles at the centre of COVID-19 decision-making, not politics. Lesson two: Reframe discussions about responsibility in a pandemic so that those who are considered vulnerable are a priority rather than an afterthought. Lesson three: Prepare ways to share sophisticated ... more

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Comunicación, sociedad y salud en contexto de pandemia
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Chasqui: Revista Latinoamericana de Comunicación , issue 145 (2020), pp. 41-300

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Few Winners, Many Losers: The COVID-19 Pandemic’s Dramatic and Unequal Impact on Independent News Media

Rasmus Kleis Nielsen, Federica Cherubini, Simge Andi

Oxford: Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism (2020), 31 pp.

"This report presents findings from an analysis of 165 responses to a survey of a strategic sample of known and identified independent news media organisations on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted them, combined with interviews with a critical sample of seven independent news media operating in ... more

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30 Critical Concepts for Fighting COVID-19 in the Age of Digital Interdependence

Washington, DC: Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) (2020), 11 pp.

"Why understanding these 30 concepts is key during and post COVID19? As millions of people around the world are quarantined or in physical isolation, with border closings and restrictions in travel, Information Technologies (IT) have become the main means of interaction and communication. Suddenly, ... more

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Journalism and the Pandemic: A Global Snapshot of Impacts

Julie Posetti, Emily Bell, Pete Brown

International Center for Journalists (ICFJ);Tow Center for Digital Journalism at Columbia University (2020), 30 pp.

"Our report demonstrates that journalists are working in a severely pressured financial, physical and psychological environment during the pandemic. This will be the most enduringly difficult professional period many have experienced during their careers. There is the added complication of an inform ... more

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COVID-19: The Role of Judicial Operators in the Protection and Promotion of the Right to Freedom of Expression: Guidelines

Joan Barata

Paris: UNESCO (2020), 13 pp.

"Judges and courts, both at national and regional levels, will find these guidelines useful to ensure the application of international and regional human rights standards of freedom of expression and privacy when ruling on cases involving States’ responses to the COVID-19 outbreak that have an imp ... more

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"Things Will Never be the Same Again": COVID-19 Effects on Freedom of Expression in Southern Africa, 2020 Research

Teldah Mawarire

Advancing Rights in Southern Africa (ARISA);Internews (2020), 23 pp.

"Sadly the research reveal that COVID-19 temporary measures and laws on lockdowns dented freedom of expression gains that had been made over the years with concerns that if there is no financial intervention or adoption of sustainable revenue solutions in SADC, print media that were already in finan ... more

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Internet y pandemia en las Américas: Primera crisis sanitaria en la era digital

Elaine Ford, Winfried Weck (eds.)

Ciudad de Panama: Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS);Democracia Digital (2020), 286 pp.

"[...] se identificaron rápidamente las principales temáticas a incluir en el libro. Estas son: acceso a Internet y derechos humanos online, populismo y desinformación, privacidad, ciberseguridad, big data y datos abiertos, teleeducación, teletrabajo, cooperación digital y transformación digit ... more

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Ética jornalística e pandemia: Entrevistas com especialistas

Florianópolis: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC);Observatório da Ética Jornalística (2020), 134 pp.

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COVID-19 and Children’s Media in Latin and South America: Responses on TV Screens, Platforms and Video Channels

Beth Carmona

Televizion, issue 33 (2020), pp. 35-36

"The author summarizes approaches how TV stations, content platforms and media networks for children in South and Latin America respond to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic." (Abstract)

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COVID-19 and the Right to Privacy: An Analysis of South Korean Experiences

Byoung-il Oh, Yeokyung Chang, SeonHwa Jeong

Korean Progressive Network 'Jinbonet' (2020), 52 pp.

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Estudio sobre la situación de radios y televisoras locales y regionales en el contexto de la crisis de salud y económica generadas por el COVID-19

José Miguel Arévalo Delgado

Lima: Consejo Consultivo de Radio y Televisión (CONCORTV) (2020), 132 pp.

"1. En medio de la pandemia por el Covid-19 y a pesar de los lamentables decesos, del fuerte impacto económico y emocional experimentados, los medios locales no abdicaron de su responsabilidad con las audiencias incluso en aquellas zonas en las prácticamente no existe presencia de Estado. En este ... contexto, han recuperado su protagonismo y han puesto en relieve una fuerte vocación de servicio público. Han visibilizado su labor estratégica en la vida nacional. 2. El principal problema a superar por los medios locales y regionales lo constituye el problema de la sostenibilidad económica. Esperan que esta etapa de reactivación de la economía genere un retorno de la inversión publicitaria local. Dudan que el pago simbólico que reciben por la difusión de los programas del Estado sea suficiente para incluirlos en la programación de las emisoras ahora que hay apertura y reactivación económica. 3. Un malestar común señalado por los medios consultados son las dificultades para acceder a los paquetes publicitarios que se generan en la capital. Creen firmemente que los fondos publicitarios del Estado deben llegar a las localidades más remotas y evitar que se queden en manos de las agencias intermediarias. 4. El impacto económico no fue procesado de la misma manera en todos los medios. Algunos medios, una pequeña minoría, pudieron superar las dificultades económicas: aquellos que pudieron diversificar sus fuentes de recursos económicos. De acuerdo a la evidencia encontrada, una manera de apoyar a los medios locales es diversificando sus fuentes de ingresos. Esto significa que desde el Estado es posible organizar de manera más sistemática los apoyos económicos destinados a medios locales y regionales en función de las estrategias públicas de salud y educación a través de Fondos concursables. 5. Hay un tema que es más profundo y que hay que explorar e investigar con más detalle y son las condiciones de trabajo de los comunicadores locales. Muchos de los trabajadores ganan el sueldo mínimo. Las emisoras han descrito cómo tuvieron que seguir pagando el seguro, los servicios, las AFP, a costa de dejar de pagar otras obligaciones como el IGV. Lo poco que ha ingresado ha sido destinado a para pagar sueldos y servicios. Los más vulnerables son aquellos que trabajan como concesionarios de las emisoras y que en plena pandemia debieron cerrar sus programas quedando totalmente huérfanos de cualquier tipo de protección social." (Conclusiones generales, página 57) more

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Media and COVID-19 in West Africa: Ghana, March - June

Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) (2020), 7 pp.

"The media in Ghana have had relatively free space to operate even amidst the COVID-19 restrictions. The traditional legal texts and the new emergency laws adopted by the government to fight the pandemic have not been used to violate press freedom. The media have, therefore, discharged with distinct ... more

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Comunicación, sociedad y salud en contexto de pandemia
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