Managing political correctness and manipulation for survival while remaining editorially credible are the key parts of the sustainability strategy for many radio stations in Africa, be they government-controlled or commercial. Those who choose to be defiant usually land themselves into trouble or face closure.
The Center for Media, Data and Society (CMDS) is a research center for the study of media, communication, and information policy and its impact on society and practice. Founded in 2004 as the Center for Media and Communication Studies, CMDS is part of CEU’s School of Public Policy and serves as a focal point for an international network of acclaimed scholars, research institutions and activists.
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The comic, published as part of the Black Waters project, was produced by our researcher, Ian M. Cook and graphic artist Gyula Németh.
July 7, 2020
Did you miss our webinar ‘Free vs Protected Information Online’ with Giulia Priora, Mackenzie Nelson, Paddy Leerssen and Roxana Radu? Now you can re-watch it.
July 7, 2020
Media captured by governments and oligarchs are a major source of disinformation, CMDS’ Director, Marius Dragomir said in an interview with Euractiv Romania.
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