The media and conflict: An assessment of the evidence.

Examines the strength of the evidence that exists around the role of media and information in periods of conflict and political change

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2013
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Governance and Conflict
Authors:
Justice and Security Research Programme

Abstract

This paper summarises a systematic evidence review by Schoemaker and Stremlau (forthcoming), entitled Media and Conflict: an assessment of the evidence. It discusses the strength of the evidence that currently exists around the role of media and information in periods of conflict and political change.

Key findings:

  • The evidence suggests the need for caution when planning interventions using media and technology for political change.
  • Interventions using media and technology in fragile and conflict affected situations should be viewed as innovative rather than tried and tested.
  • The media appears to play a different role in the developing world than is often assumed, and local realities are insufficiently explored and understood.
  • Rigorous evaluations should be a key component of future media interventions.

Citation

JSRP. The media and conflict: An assessment of the evidence. Justice and Security Research Programme (JSRP), UK (2013) 3 pp.

The media and conflict: An assessment of the evidence.

Published 1 January 2013
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