Author (Corporate) | Open Society Institute |
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Publisher | Open Society Institute |
Publication Date | 2009 |
ISBN | 978-1-891385-85-8 |
Content Type | Report |
In 2005, the Open Society Institute (OSI) published Television across Europe: regulation, policy and independence, a monitoring survey of broadcasting in 20 The reports covered the eight central and eastern European countries that joined the EU in May 2004 (the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, The final reports included significant contributions received through comments and critique during the monitoring process. Widely acclaimed as unique in its range and rigour, the Television across Europe survey found that television stood on the brink of immense change – nowhere more than in Since 2005, the pace of change in television has reached breakneck speed, affecting the patterns and models of production, transmission, consumption, marketing, financing TV across Europe 2008: more channels, less independence maps the main changes in broadcasting legislation, policy and markets over the past three years, and assesses the progress – or lack of – that these countries have made in improving the independence and pluralism of their broadcasting. As with the 2005 reports, these surveys are addressed to policy makers, civil society activists and academics alike, as a contribution to bringing about change. The nine country reports were drafted by local experts with the support of partner NGOs. All country reports are based on the same methodology, thus allowing for a comparative analysis. The Overview chapter points out common trends and offers recommendations for reform. The Open Society Institute and the Open Society Foundation assume final responsibility for their content. All reports are available in both English and translation at www.mediapolicy.org. |
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Source Link | Link to Main Source http://www.soros.org/initiatives/eu/articles_publications/publications/television_20090313/television_20090313.pdf |
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Subject Categories | Business and Industry |
Countries / Regions | Albania, Bulgaria, Czechia, Italy, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Slovakia |