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Media Assistance Projects & Programs: Case Studies
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Internet
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ICTs and Development
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ICT Industries & Markets
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Countering Hate Speech, Disinformation & Propaganda
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Media Markets
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Gender Representation & Stereotypes in the Media
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Health Campaigns: Experiences
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Journalism
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Area & Regional Studies
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Digital & Social Media Use: Youth
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Media Use: Migrants & Diasporas
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Authoritarian Regimes: Government Communication Strategies
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Media Assistance: Authoritarian Countries
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Catholic Church
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Catholic Media
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Catholic Radio Programmes
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Puppetry
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Communication Pastoral, Media Pastoral
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Film Training & Film Schools
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Communication Rights
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Cybersecurity, Digital Safety, Privacy, Right to Privacy
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Freedom of Expression Online, Internet Freedom
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Media Assistance: Freedom of Expression & Safety of Journalists
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Media / Communication Control
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Internet Censorship Circumvention Tools & Strategies
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Community Radio Sustainability & Financing
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Conflict Reporting, Armed Conflict Reporting
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Conflict-Sensitive Digital Technology Use & Social Media in Prevention & Transformation
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Extremist & Terrorist Digital / Social Media Presence
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Media Assistance in Conflict Regions & Fragile Countries
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Rumours & Rumour Management
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Digital Communication, Digital Media
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Internet and Politics
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Digital Journalism, Online Journalism
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Internet Markets
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Digital Media Markets
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Content Moderation & Regulation: Social Media
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Mobile Phone Markets
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Diaspora Media
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Minorities & Disadvantaged Groups: Reporting & Media Representation
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Disaster & Humanitarian Crisis Reporting
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Library Assistance (Development Cooperation)
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Public Libraries
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Media Ownership
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Gender-Based Harassment, Intimidation & Violence
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Sexual Health Communication, Reproductive Health Education, Family Planning
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Indigenous Communication
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Foreign News, International News
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News Agencies
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Drug Trafficking Reporting & Media Representation
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Working Conditions of Journalists & Media Personnel
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Media Assistance: Country Strategies & Experiences
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Media Assistance: Exile Media
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Media Assistance: Law & Regulation, Media Policy Consultancies
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Media Assistance: Transition Countries & Defective Democracies
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USA: Media Assistance
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Diversity & Pluralism in Media / Communication
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Media System Analyses & Typologies
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Internet Governance, Internet Policies
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Public Service Broadcasting: Regulation & Governance
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Framing
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Islam and Communication
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Telecommunications
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Mobile Phone Apps
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Mobile Phone Use for Social Purposes, Mobiles for Development
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Telecommunication Industries & Markets
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Television
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Non-Western Communication Approaches
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Access to Public Information, Freedom of Information, Right to Information
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Advertising
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Advertising Markets & Industries
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Advocacy & Empowerment: Disadvantaged & Vulnerable Groups
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Advocacy & Empowerment: Migrants & Refugees
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Empowerment
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Media Advocacy, Media Activism
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People with Disabilities: Advocacy & Empowerment
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Social Movements: Communication Strategies & Practices
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Agriculture
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Land Property, Land Grabbing, Land Reforms
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Audiences & Users
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Audience Clubs & Listener Groups
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Audience Segmentation, User Typologies, Personas
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Information Needs in Disasters & Humanitarian Crises
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Media Use: Indigenous Populations
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Media Use: Minorities & Disadvantaged Groups
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Mobile Phone Use: Minorities
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Media Use: Rural Populations
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Media Use: Youth
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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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Book Marketing, Branding & Promotion
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Book Trade & Distribution
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Catholic Book Publishing
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Christian Book Publishing
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Textbooks, Textbook Development, Publishing & Research
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Campaigning
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Election Campaigns
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Radio Campaigns
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Catholic Church and Communication
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Catholic Digital Media Presence & Online Communities
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Radio Veritas Asia
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National Catholic Communication Work, National Catholic Communication Commissions
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Comics, Cartoons, Caricatures
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Christian Communication
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Christian Churches & Denominations
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Christian Media
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Christian Radio Programmes
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Christian Press: Evangelical / Protestant & Others
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Christian Minorities
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Persecution of / Violence Against Christians
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Asian Cinema
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Female Film Actors, Directors & Producers
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Film Festivals
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Indigenous Films, Indigenous Videos
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Film Industries
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Film Production Management
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National Cinemas, National Film Production
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Digital Rights
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Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists & Media Personnel
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State Influence on the Media
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Public Diplomacy, Cultural Diplomacy
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Alternative Communication & Media
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Citizen Journalism, Community Journalism
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Community Media
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Community Media Financing & Sustainability
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Community Radios
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Community Radio Regulation & Licensing
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Community Radio Training Methods & Training of Trainers
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Community Telecommunication Networks
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Storytelling
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Conflicts, Conflict Prevention & Management, Mediation, Peacebuilding
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Religion and Justice / Peace / Reconciliation
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Boko Haram
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Islamic State (Political-Religious Extremist Organization)
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Conflicts and Media
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Conflict Prevention, Mediation & Reconciliation: Role of Media
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Conflict-Sensitive & Peace Journalism
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Extremist & Terrorist Communication Strategies and Media
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Foreign Conflict Reporting, International War Reporting
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Military: Online & Social Media Communication Strategies
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War Propaganda, Propaganda in Conflicts
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Countering Misinformation & Rumours
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Media Monitoring, Media Observatories
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Puppetry in Education
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Collective Memory: Violent Conflicts & Wars
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Cultural Identity
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Culture (General)
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Development Assistance
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United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
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Development Communication, Communication for Development (C4D)
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Behaviour Change Communication
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Behaviour Change Communication: Effects & Effectiveness
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Communication for Social Change
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Development Communication: Experiences
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Entertainment Education, Edutainment
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Edutainment Radio Programmes
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Edutainment Television Programmes
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Influence of Media on Development Aid
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Cyberbullying, Cyberharassment
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Digital Entrepreneurs, Tech Entrepreneurs
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Digital Healthcare & Information, Mobile Health, E-Health, Telemedicine
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Digital Media Landscapes
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Digital Media Startups
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Digital Media Management, Online Media Management
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Digital Platforms & Intermediaries
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E-Governance, E-Democracy
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Blogging, Blogs
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Religion in Social Media
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Social / Digital Media and ICTs in Disaster & Humanitarian Crisis Management & Prevention
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Twitter & Microblogs
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YouTube
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Ethnic / Minority Online Communities & Websites
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Digitalization, Digital Transformation
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Digital Industrial Policies
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Educational Use of ICTs / Internet
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Online Learning, E-Learning
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ICT Policies
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Discrimination in Language & Media
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Media Assistance: Minority Media
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Minority Journalists
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Racism in Social Media & Digital Communication
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Romani People
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Disaster & Humanitarian Crisis Communication
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Coordination in Disaster & Humanitarian Crisis Communication
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Infectious Diseases' Outbreak Communication
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Media Industries
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Music Industries & Markets
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Local Media Economics & Markets, Local Media Financing
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Music Markets
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Political Economy of Media
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Economy
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Commodities, Raw Materials, Extractive Industries, Mining
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Adult Education
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Easy-To-Understand Information, Easy-To-Read Materials, Easy Language
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Journalism / Communication Training Centers
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Communication for Sustainable Development
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Deserts, Desertification
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Ethics in Media & Communication
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Accountability & Transparency of the Media
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Defamation Law & Regulation
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Press Councils
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Self-Regulation of Media
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Social Norms
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Gender and Media, Gender and Communication
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Media Assistance: Gender Focus
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Good Practice Examples
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Innovations
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Child Health, Mother & Child Care Communication
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Health Communication & Campaigns: Youth
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Malaria Communication
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WASH Communication (Water, Sanitation, Hygiene)
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Colonial Period
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History of the Press
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Nazism
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Second World War (1939-1945)
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Ethnicity in Communication
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Indigenous Issues Reporting & Media Representation
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Indigenous Languages
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Influence of Media on Foreign & International Policies
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Satellite Television
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Transnational Communication
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UNESCO & IPDC Media Assistance
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Associations & Networks of Journalists
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Constructive Journalism, Solution-Oriented Journalism
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Investigative Journalism
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Journalism Concepts & Cultures
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Journalists
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Local Journalism
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Corruption Reporting & Role of Media in Curbing Corruption
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Protests, Protest Movements, Protest Reporting & Media Representation
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Bilingualism, Multilingualism
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Language Barriers
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European Union: Media Assistance
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France: Media Assistance
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Germany: Media Assistance Actors, Practices, Priorities
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Japan: Media Assistance
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Media Assistance: Effects
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Media Assistance: Elections
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Media Assistance: Financial Sustainability & Management
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Media Assistance: Funding Policies
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Media Assistance: Governance, Accountability, Combating Corruption
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Media Assistance: Implementing Organizations
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Deutsche Welle DW Akademie
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Media Assistance: Media & Information Literacy
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Media Assistance: Public Service Broadcasting
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Media Assistance: Regional Approaches & Experiences
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Norway: Media Assistance
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Sweden: Media Assistance
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United Kingdom: Media Assistance
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Crowdsourcing
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Information Ecosystems
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Mindfulness, Mindful Communication
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Social Media Landscapes
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Confidential Sources, Whistleblowing, Protection of Journalists' Sources
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Frequency Allocation, Radio Frequency & Spectrum Management
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Human Rights
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Human Rights Protection
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Human Rights Violations
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Religious Freedom
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Starting Media Outlets, Creation of Digital Businesses
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Migrants, Refugees, Diasporas & Media
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Youth Migrants, Youth Refugees, Youth Dasporas
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Music
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People with Disabilities: Access to & Use of ICT and Media
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People with Disabilities: Tailored ICT & Media Products
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Politics
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Civic Engagement, Citizen & Community Participation
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Military
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State
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Agenda Setting
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Governance & Accountability: Role of Media / Communication
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Media Capture, Vested Political & Other Interests in the Media
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Political Communication
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Political Television Programmes & Political Talkshows
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Propaganda
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Watchdog Role of the Media
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Press
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Newspapers
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Public & State Press
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Business & Economics Radio Programmes
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Radio Debates, Radio Talk Shows, Call-In Radio Programmes
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Radio Stations
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Manipulation
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Buddhism
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Hinduism and Communication
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Islam
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Muslim Digital Media & Online Communities
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Religious Discrimination, Persecution of / Violence Against Religious Groups
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Yazidism, Yazidis, Yezidis
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Research in Media & Communication
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Society
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Resilience
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Dalits
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Software Security
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Telecommunication Infrastructure
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Telecommunication Law, Regulation & Policies
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Youth, Adolescents
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"Background: Interventions to raise community awareness about malaria prevention and treatment have used various approaches with little evidence on their efficacy. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of loudspeaker announcements regarding malaria care and prevention practices among peopl ...

The Business of Chin Media: News Audiences Challenges Survival

New York: Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF) (2019), 90 pp.
"This report analyses the Chin media sector. It is based on research conducted by MDIF from late 2018 through December 2019, as well as a quantitative and qualitative survey conducted by Myanmar Survey Research (MSR) in May 2019. The report provides data on the Chin media operations themselves, as w ... more

Social Communication Needs for the Church in Myanmar: Towards an "Online Church"!

Manila: University of Santo Tomas, Master Thesis (2019), xiv, 152 pp.
"Radio Veritas Asia-Myanmar Service (RVA-MS) had been broadcasting socio-political and religious programming in Shortwave (SW) since November 11, 1978. However, on 30 June 2018, RVA stopped broadcasting in SW and migrated to the internet-based multiplatform broadcasting along with the use of Social ... more

Precarity and Risk in Myanmar's Media: A Longitudinal Analysis of Natural Disaster Coverage by 'The Irrawaddy'

In: Myanmar Media in Transition: Legacies, Challenges and Change
Lisa Brooten; Jane Madlyn McElhone; Gayathry Venkiteswaran (eds.)
Singapore: ISEAS (2019), pp. 177-200
"In this chapter we use the twin concepts of precarity and mobilization to explore the tensions associated with media reporting about Myanmar over time, analysing the reporting of the (formerly) exiled media publication The Irrawaddy. The chapter explores coverage through an examination of the sourc ... more
"Most young people lack the digital citizenship skills required to protect themselves from the online dangers and emotional and mental health impacts of social media highlighted in this report. The study finds evidence that young people across Myanmar suffer from ‘hate speech fatigue’, often exa ... more
"When comparing media freedom in Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand, so-called “fake news” appears as threats to a deliberative (online) public sphere in these three diverse contexts. However, “racist propaganda”, “information operations” and “negative campaigning” might be more accurat ... more

Media and the 2015 General Elections

In: Myanmar Media in Transition: Legacies, Challenges and Change
Lisa Brooten; Jane Madlyn McElhone; Gayathry Venkiteswaran (eds.)
Singapore: ISEAS (2019), pp. 251-264
"The first section of the chapter provides a brief overview of the legal framework that defines the concept of media space, with a specific focus on election day. Regulations included constraints on journalists' ability to cover the elections, which affected their access to polling stations. The sec ... more

Epilogue: Media Studies in Myanmar. Where Do We Go from Here?

In: Myanmar Media in Transition: Legacies, Challenges and Change
Lisa Brooten; Jane Madlyn McElhone; Gayathry Venkiteswaran (eds.)
Singapore: ISEAS (2019), pp. 387-394
"Academic studies of Myanmar media in English are few and far between, although this is starting to change as the country continues to open and a new generation of Myanmar scholars emerges. Many of the studies that do exist fall into common conceptual traps, such as an overemphasis on journalism or ... more
"This report—based largely on interviews in Myanmar and analysis of legal and policy changes since 2016—assesses the NLD government’s record on freedom of expression and assembly in its more than two years in power. It updates Human Rights Watch’s prior report, “They Can Arrest You at Any ... more

Whispered Support: Two Decades of International Aid for Independent Journalism and Free Expression

In: Myanmar Media in Transition: Legacies, Challenges and Change
Lisa Brooten; Jane Madlyn McElhone; Gayathry Venkiteswaran (eds.)
Singapore: ISEAS (2019), pp. 95-130
"This chapter is drawn primarily from Jane Madlyn McElhone's thirteen years of in-field experience in Myanmar and other nations in transition, as well as key informant interviews she conducted in 2017 and 2018 [...] Our discussion is driven by a series of interlinked questions. Who were the key medi ... more

Counter-Narratives: Myanmar's Digital Media Activists

In: Myanmar Media in Transition: Legacies, Challenges and Change
Lisa Brooten; Jane Madlyn McElhone; Gayathry Venkiteswaran (eds.)
Singapore: ISEAS (2019), pp. 377-386
"In the months before Myanmar's national elections in November 2015, Khin Oo says she began to engage directly with Facebook users to dispel rumours and misinformation that, in her view, propagated hate and inflamed intercommunal tensions. She posted "right speech" and "right information" by comment ... more

New Video Generation: The Myanmar Motion Picture Industry in 2017

In: Myanmar Media in Transition: Legacies, Challenges and Change
Lisa Brooten; Jane Madlyn McElhone; Gayathry Venkiteswaran (eds.)
Singapore: ISEAS (2019), pp. 287-306
"Following a summary of secondary and primary sources on the subject of film production in Burma, I will present an overview of the history of the Burmese film industry, from the British colonial period, to independence, to the years of the Burmese Socialist Program Party, and then the SLORC/SPDC ye ... more

Cyber-Spaces

In: Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Myanmar
Adam Simpson; Nicholas Farrelly; Ian Holliday (eds.)
London: Routledge (2018), pp. 92-105
"This chapter focuses on the role of Myanmar's fastest growing form of media—social media—in formulating notions of citizenship and nation amid Myanmar's transition. It begins with an overview of the history of mobile and internet access in Myanmar. The chapter explores the new social and politi ... more

Mapping Media Development in Myanmar

Yangon: UNESCO;International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC) (2018), viii, 49 pp.
"This mapping of the Myanmar media development sector is informed by three activities: a status update of the recommendations in the 2016 Assessment of Media Development in Myanmar report based on UNESCO’s Media Development Indicators, an online survey conducted in March and April 2018, and a seri ... more
"The model of journalism we practice in Asia is an adversarial one driven by conflict reporting, a model we have borrowed from the West. This book is an outcome of a project implemented by the Faculty of Communication Arts of Chulalongkorn University and funded by the International Program for the D ... more
"To inform the development of a new radio drama for Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, BBC Media Action carried out a small scale qualitative research study that sought to understand more about Rohingya men and womens’ understanding and attitudes towards child marriage, intimate partner violence ... more
"Until the state and its aligned media operate in a fair and competitive media market, there will be little space for independent news media to survive, much less make the investments needed to innovate and survive in this raucous, frontier environment. Myanmar has a much smaller overall advertising ... more

Digital Asia

Berlin: Heinrich Böll Stiftung (2018), 40 pp.