19 Nov 2020 Covid-19, social exclusion and digital inclusion
By Philip Lee A paradox was evident during the coronavirus pandemic. People turned to digital technologies to be in communication and yet felt increasingly out of communication. Self-isolating people became distanced from the socio-cultural environment in which they were accustomed to live and it began...28 Feb 2020 Bringing visibility to national and local women’s rights actors
Sharon Bhagwan-Rolls During 2019, it has been interesting to hear through the UN system a reference to the Peace, Development and Humanitarian Nexus approach, which a number of us have been communicating – because that is our reality. Just as climate security does not mean...
11 Feb 2020 Community radio promotes Indigenous rights in Abya Yala
Communication is a human right and is a fundamental element for the exchange of knowledge and information, in pursuit of sustainable development for the people of Abya Yala. Knowledge makes us free and ignorance makes us slaves by denying our freedom of expression and the...
11 Aug 2019 Traditional knowledge, the Kwéyòl language and public policy in a small nation state
By Embert Charles The flag of St. Lucia: Symbol of national identity, pride and unity. According to Hilary La Force, Executive Director, Folk Research Centre, “The colours capture the historical, social and geographical uniqueness of the island: the blue of the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic...17 Jul 2018 Digital inclusion and community voices in humanitarian work
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19 Feb 2017 Media Development 2017-1 Editorial
A recent report from the World Economic Forum (WEF)1 says that the main characteristics of digital media consumption today are:
14 Aug 2016 Who loves local news?
In the United States, it’s no longer newsworthy to say that there is a crisis in the news industry. From coast to coast, countless newspapers closed, ceased print publication, or slashed their staffs in the past decade. NPR affiliates nationwide are struggling to reach millennials and are clinging desperately to pastiche reruns of Car Talk to keep donations flowing.
16 Aug 2015 The good society and building a culture of hope
Worldwide, people are living in a culture of fear. They see the horror of brutality through conventional media or in virtual communication every day that create a mindset of fear. But, people should not bear this legacy further when all of us envision a good and peaceful society for ourselves as well as for the next generation. How communication will play a role in eradicating fear from mind, life and society is the key point of this article.