The media and journalism challenges in Melanesia

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S. Singh
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Abstract

This article advances discussions on media freedom and media development in Melanesia through the introduction of an ‘external’ and ‘internal’ threats analytical framework. Singling out the challenges and categorising them into these two main groups provides a clearer picture of the issues at stake, the links between them, and the need to address the situation holistically. External threats emanating from outside the media sector are often seen as more serious, and they often overshadow internal threats, which come from within the media sector. This article argues that both sets of threats have serious impacts on media and journalism in their own ways, and that both should be regarded equally. Furthermore, the linkages between these threats mean that one cannot be properly addressed without addressing the other. A key outcome of this discussion is a clearer understanding of how little control the media have over both external and internal threats, and how stakeholder support is needed to overcome some of the issues. Because good journalism benefits the public, this article argues for increased public support for high-quality journalism that delivers a public benefit.
美拉尼西亚的媒体和新闻挑战
本文透过引入“外部”与“内部”威胁分析框架,推进美拉尼西亚媒体自由与媒体发展的讨论。挑出挑战并将其分为这两个主要类别,可以更清楚地了解利害攸关的问题、它们之间的联系以及全面解决局势的必要性。来自媒体部门之外的外部威胁往往被视为更为严重,它们往往掩盖了来自媒体部门内部的内部威胁。这篇文章认为,这两种威胁都以各自的方式对媒体和新闻业产生了严重的影响,两者都应该被平等对待。此外,这些威胁之间的联系意味着不解决另一个威胁就不能妥善解决一个威胁。这次讨论的一个关键成果是更清楚地认识到媒体对外部和内部威胁的控制力是多么有限,以及如何需要利益相关者的支持来克服一些问题。由于良好的新闻有利于公众,本文主张增加公众对提供公众利益的高质量新闻的支持。
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Pacific Journalism Review
Pacific Journalism Review COMMUNICATION-
CiteScore
1.80
自引率
0.00%
发文量
28
审稿时长
24 weeks
期刊介绍: While one objective of Pacific Journalism Review is research into Pacific journalism theory and practice, the journal has also expanding its interest into new areas of research and inquiry that reflect the broader impact of contemporary media practice and education. A particular focus is on the cultural politics of the media, including the following issues: new media and social movements, indigenous cultures in the age of globalisation, the politics of tourism and development, the role of the media and the formation of national identity and the cultural influence of New Zealand as a branch of the global economy within the Pacific region. It also has a special interest in climate change, environmental and development studies in the media and communication and vernacular media in the region.
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