AMS 2013 – Session 1
Day 1 – Tuesday 24th May 2011, 1045 – 1215
Diversity makes a society richer, offering people a kaleidoscope of art forms, religious practices, and languages. It can make a country stronger and better in dealing with the new global economy. While new communication technologies offer more choices and opportunities for cultural expression and dialogue, these have also limited access and content sources as well as concentrated ownership, thus highlighting the need for more efforts to promote cultural diversity. How do we preserve concepts of identity and social bonds within communities and cultures while promoting local cultural expression and local languages? What role can public radio and television services play to address stereotypes and prejudices? How can we improve media coverage of cultural diversity? What are some best practices?
Day 1 – Wednesday, 29th May, 1045 – 1215
Plenary Session 1: Media and Diversity: The Way Forward
Diversity makes a society richer, offering people a kaleidoscope of art forms, religious practices, and languages. It can make a country stronger and better in dealing with the new global economy. While new communication technologies offer more choices and opportunities for cultural expression and dialogue, these have also limited access and content sources as well as concentrated ownership, thus highlighting the need for more efforts to promote cultural diversity. How do we preserve concepts of identity and social bonds within communities and cultures while promoting local cultural expression and local languages? What role can public radio and television services play to address stereotypes and prejudices? How can we improve media coverage of cultural diversity? What are some best practices?
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Dr. Michael McCluskey International Media and Broadcast Consultant, Australia
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Mrs. Usha Bhasin Officer on Special Duty, Doordarshan (DD), India |
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Mr. Salah Eddine Maaoui Director General, Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU), Tunisia |
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Mr. Yang Fuqing Deputy Controller, China Central Television (CCTV), China
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