The media and communication sector plays a complex role in post-conflict and fragile states. In states experiencing conflict, violent political upheaval or complete collapse, the media can provide important, reliable, and timely humanitarian and political information in the midst of chaos, helping people to navigate their tumultuous surroundings. Moving toward the longer term, media and communication processes can enable citizens to engage in dialogue, serve as platforms for debate and oversight, anchor governance reforms, and facilitate peacebuilding and poverty reduction. Yet, despite its importance, the media and communication sector is frequently an afterthought in post-conflict reconstruction. This paper calls for a new model in post-conflict and fragile states, one that prioritizes communication's role in governance and peacebuilding.
Author: Shanthi Kalathil, with John Langlois and Adam Kaplan
Publication Date:Â September 2008
Policy Brief: Towards a New Policy Model for Media and Communication in Post-Conflict and Fragile States (PDF, 242KB, 6 pages)
Publication Download
Please fill out the information below to download this publication. The information is for CommGAP's use only and will not be shared. Please note that once you click on the "Send Mail" button, the publication will launch (PDF, 4.86MB, 112 pages). If you have any problems, please send us an e-mail at commgap@worldbank.org.
Â
RSS