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International Freedom of Expression eXchange Clearing House
IFEX "COMMUNIQUE" # 7-12
24 March 1998


 "WORLD COMMUNICATION REPORT" PUBLISHED BY UNESCO

UNESCO has published a new book entitled the "World Communication
Report". Written by Dr. Lofti Maherzi, the report is a
"comprehensive account of the communication scene - media,
technology and economic and development issues...", says UNESCO
Director-General Federico Mayor in the book's introduction.

The implications of emerging technologies such as the Internet,
satellite broadcasting and digital transmission are explored as
well as the significance of increasing media concentration by
organizations such as Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation, Time
Warner (parent of CNN),  Rede Globo in Brazil and Televisa in
Mexico.

The Report also examines the role that the free flow of
information plays in the development of democracy. "There can be
no doubt that the future of the new democracies will depend in
part on the development and strengthening of free independent and
pluralistic media in both the public and private sectors, since
the spread of knowledge and values is impossible without freedom
of communication," says Mayor. In addition, there are sections
dealing with violence and the media; with regulatory, legislative
and copyright issues; with the ramifications of globalization;
with the role of women in  the media, including how women are
portrayed and their career opportunities; and on the current
development imbalances between and within countries.

Currently available in English (ISBN: 92-3-103428-6) and French
(ISBN: 92-3-203428-X), a Spanish version will be issued later this
year. It can be ordered from Bernan Associates at +800 274 4888 or
by contacting UNESCO Publishing in Paris, Fax: +331 45 68 57 37.

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