Regions vs states and cultures in the EC media policy debate: regional broadcasting in Belgium and Spain

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A study of regional broadcasting in Belgium and Spain shows that problems related to regional broadcasting in Europe are basically political in nature rather than economic or cultural. The political autonomy of regions are the major cause for the rise of regional television, though cultural and economic factors do play a role. Thus, the European Community must adopt a political approach to disputes regarding media policy between regions and states. The cultural and economic arguments advanced by regional and small broadcasters in such disputes are indefensible and can even weaken their case against the large broadcasters.

Analysis, European Union, Television and politics, Television broadcasting policy

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Moving towards democracy: the South African Broadcasting Corporation and the 1994 election

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The image of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) as a propaganda arm of the ruling National Party changed due to its impartial coverage of the 1994 elections. Electioneering for a new board of the SABC in May 1993 started the process of reorientation and regrouping. Later changes in the editorial code made the organization truly professional. Public service versus the market is now the only source of tension for the SABC which needs to properly balance both.

South Africa, Elections, Media coverage, Mass media, Press and politics, South African Broadcasting Corp.

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Community broadcasting: a manifesto for the media policy of small European countries

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Media policy for small European nations should be based on a community model, encouraging development of indigenous programming. A community model needs diversified funding, planned use of volunteer and professional personnel, active government involvement in protecting small broadcasters and government disengagement in content. Community broadcasters must recognize the diversity of their audiences and must encourage their audience to develop an international viewpoint.

Europe, Mass media policy, Local mass media, Local media

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