Fragile/crisis state media
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Definition/Description
Fragile states are characteristic by non representational governments and usually also by heavily politicised media. This section highlights attempts to mitigate the resulting risks for the media.
Indicators
Methods/Methodologies/Tools to use
Gives short introduction (one/two sentences) into different methodologies/methods/tools (used for, limitations etc.) – and links to a more comprehensive description
Practitioners’ tips
Recommendations of which methods proved to be efficient, too time-consuming, experiences from different cultural settings etc.
Examples
Anten L., Strengthening Governance in Post-Conflict Fragile States, Netherlands Institute of International Relations ‘Clingendael’(2009), The Hague
This research project aims to contribute to evidence-based operational guidance on the setting of realistic objectives in the domain of political governance in post-conflict states, and on operational strategies to achieve those objectives. It will follow a two-phase approach to achieve its aims. The first phase is the drafting of this Issues Paper, identifying the main issues, lessons learned and remaining questions, on the basis of an analysis of international experiences and academic insights. In the second phase an effort will be made to assess to what extent concepts can be applied to four concrete country studies.
Media:Strengthening Governance in Post-Conflict Fragile States.pdf
A cause of instability or foundation of democratic development? Press freedom Post-conflict, International Media Support (2007),Copenhagen
Conference report focusing on post-conflict environment and media within it. An underlying theme of the conference was the nature of the state post-conflict and, corresponding to that, the extent to which media freedom required a supportive institutional environment.
http://citizenshift.org/sites/citizen.nfb.ca/files/Press_freedom_Post-Conflict.2007.pdf
Bajraktari, Y., & Parajon, C., Media and Conflict: Afganistan as a Relative Success Story [Electronic Version], (2008), Special Report 198
This report evaluates Afghanistan as a Relative success story in establishing free and responsible media in the post-Taliban regime. Three main processes contributed to Afghanistan’s media success: the prolif¬eration of local media; the government’s capacity to com-municate; and international media that filled gaps that otherwise might have become problematic. This three-pronged approach in Afghanistan may provide useful lessons for other societies emerging from conflict.
http://www.usip.org/files/resources/sr198.pdf
Dolan, Theo, Preventing media incitement to violence in Iraq, Peacebrief 16, 7 April 2010
In September 25–26, 2009, USIP’s Center of Innovation for Media, Conflict and Peacebuilding assembled more than 50 Iraqi media managers, editors, government officials, academics and regulators in Istanbul, Turkey to discuss media incitement to violence in Iraq, as well as potential solutions for mitigating such inflammatory media coverage. The following summarizes the results from this conference.
http://www.usip.org/files/resources/PB%2016%20Preventing%20Media%20Incitement.pdf
Frohardt, M. & Temin, J., Use and Abuse of Media in Vulnerable Societies [special Report], United States Institute of Peace (2003)
This analysis focuses on the role of media in vulnerable societies, which are defined as societies highly susceptible to movement towards civil conflict and/or repressive rule. Media can be manipulated in an effort to move a society toward conflict or toward nondemocratic rule. This analysis focuses specifically on the former, but recognizes that an equally thorough analysis could focus on the latter.
http://www.usip.org/files/resources/sr110.pdf
Media and conflict in Bolivia: Fostering a constructive role for the media in a situation of vulnerable governability, International Media Support, Article 19 (2007)
This report analyses the situation of the mass media in Bolivia today. It describes how journalism is going through a period of crisis characterized by lack of credibility and prestige. Also, growing polarization in Bolivian society is reflected in the media. The report is based on information obtained during a mission by IMS to Bolivia in September and October 2006.
http://www.i-m-s.dk/files/publications/1166Bolivia%20report%20%20%28English%292007.pdf
Putzel, J., Zwan, J., Why templates for media development do not work in crisis states: defining and understanding media development strategies in post-war and crisis states, London School of Economics, & Political Science, Crisis States Research Centre (2005),London
This report is based on the outcome of discussions at a workshop organised by the LSE Crisis States Research Centre, the Stanhope Centre for Communications and the Annenberg School for Communication. It´s objective was to examine how media policy can be adapted to developing countries affected by crises and war.
http://www.crisisstates.com/download/publicity/crisis_report_low.res.pdf
Supporting the Media in Liberia: A review of the media landscape for the post-conflict transition period [Electronic Version], International Media Support (2004)
This report outlines the findings and conclusions derived from the assessment mission undertaken by the ‘Partnership for Media and Conflict Prevention in West Africa’ to Liberia in December 2003. The report seeks to layout collaborative approaches for supporting the media during the immediate and longer-term transition periods.
Resources
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Training resources:
Discussion forums and specialised platforms:
Organisations and institutions engaged in this area:
- International Media Support [1]
- Netherlands Institute of International Relations ‘Clingendael’ [2]
- United States Institute of Peace [3]
For further study:
- Krug, P., & Price, M. E., A Module for Media Intervention: Content regulations in Post-Conflict Zones, In M. E. Price & M. Thompson (Eds.), Forging peace : intervention, human rights and the management of media space (pp. 148-176), Edinburgh University Press (2002), Edinburgh
Author(s)
Lists the ones who wrote main parts of the articles
Contributions
(lists person who contributed with a publication or practical tip etc.)
