Broadcasting, voice, and accountability : a public interest approach to policy, law, and regulation

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Buckley, Steve

ISBN:

9780821372951

Publication Information:

Washington, DC World Bank Group 2008

Physical Description:

xiv, 402 p. ; 24 cm

General Note:

"Steve Buckley, Kreszentia Duer, Toby Mendel, Seán Ó Siochrú ; with Monroe E. Price, Mark Raboy."

Pt. 1. Governance, broadcasting, and development -- Governance, development and media -- Broadcasting sectors and types -- Regional broadcasting characteristics and trends -- Pt. 2. The enabling environment for media -- Guarantees of freedom of expression -- Enabling access to information -- Use and misuse of defamation law -- Content rules and limits to free speech -- Regulation of journalists -- Pt. 3. Promoting plural and independent broadcasting -- Regulation and the government role -- Regulating broadcast content and distribution -- Public service broadcasting -- Community nonprofit broadcasting -- Commercial private sector broadcasting -- Epilogue : Information needs and development options

Abstract:

This book provides guidelines, tools, and real world examples to help assess and reform the enabling environment for media development that serves public interest goals. It builds on a growing awareness of the role of media and voice in the promotion of transparent and accountable governance, in the empowerment of people to better exercise their rights and hold leaders to account; and in support of equitable development including improved livelihoods, health, and access to education. The book provides development practitioners with an overview of the key policy and regulatory issues involved in supporting freedom of information and expression and enabling independent public service media. Country examples illustrate how these norms have been institutionalized in various contexts

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Participatory development and government accountability depend in part on the existence of media that provide broad access to information from varied sources and that equip and encourage people to raise and debate issues and develop public opinion. Conducive policies, law, and regulations are essential for media to develop that are independent and widely accessible and that enable the expression of diverse perspectives and sources of information. 'Broadcasting, Voice, and Accountability' presents a framework to inform analysis of existing policies and support the development of a vigorous media sector, with a particular emphasis on broadcasting. It focuses on broadcasting because that is the medium with the greatest potential to reach and involve society at large, including the most disadvantaged and illiterate segments of society in developing countries. Information on good practices in broadcasting policy is in demand in countries of every region--particularly in countries that are opening their economies, democratizing, and decentralizing public service delivery.This book provides development practitioners with a wide overview of the key policy and regulatory issues involved in supporting freedom of information and expression and enabling development of a pluralistic, independent, and robust broadcasting sector. Policy, regulation, capacity, and institutional development are important development levers that shape the ownership, content, and social impacts of broadcasting systems. The guide shows the importance of enabling a mix of ownership and uses, commonly classified in terms of commercial, public service, and community broadcasting, that serves the public interest. With the guidance of this book, broadcasting policy and regulation can be tackled as a mainstream development topic, with important consequences for government transparency, government accountability, and enabling disadvantaged constituencies to voice their concerns and press for action.This book is the World Bank's first publication presenting good practices from around the work in media and broadcasting policy and regulation and complements existing work in governance, public sector reform, and access to information. It is a useful toll for policymakers, reform managers, development practitioners, and students alike.