Independent Media Development Abroad
Author | : Jess T. Ford (au) |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 52 |
Release | : 2005-11 |
ISBN-10 | : 1422302555 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781422302552 |
Rating | : 4/5 (552 Downloads) |
Download or read book Independent Media Development Abroad written by Jess T. Ford (au) and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2005-11 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Independent media development led by the Dept. of State & the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) supports the national. security goal of developing sustainable democracies around the world. Independent media institutions play a role in supporting commerce, improving public health efforts, reducing corruption, & providing civic education. Despite important gains in some countries, the overall level of press freedom worldwide continued to worsen in 2004. This report examined: (1) U.S. government funding for independent media development overseas; (2) the extent to which U.S. agencies measure performance toward achieving results; & (3) the challenges the U.S. faces in achieving results. Charts & tables.