The media of Somalia: A force for moderation? Policy Briefing No. 4

This policy briefing sets out to provide a brief analysis of the media’s role in shaping Somalia’s present and future

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2011
Country:
Somalia
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Governance and Conflict
Authors:
Deane, J. and Abdi, J.

Abstract

This policy briefing sets out to provide a brief analysis of the media’s role in shaping Somalia’s present and future. It seeks to be objective, and is based on research carried out by the BBC World Service Trust (BBC WST) across the three fractured regions of Somalia between October 2010 and March 2011. This research took the form of focus groups with Somalis across the country and interviews with Somali journalists, media commentators and representatives of development, donor and other relevant organisations. This data was supplemented by content analysis of news output from selected media organisations.

Citation

Abdi, J.; Deane, J. The media of Somalia: A force for moderation? Policy Briefing No. 4. BBC Media Action, London, UK (2011) 12 pp.

The media of Somalia: A force for moderation? Policy Briefing No. 4

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Published 1 January 2011
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