Freedom of Expression in African Media and Digital Policy
Explore freedom of expression, digital rights, and media policy in Africa, examining challenges and opportunities in the modern digital landscape.
Explore freedom of expression, digital rights, and media policy in Africa, examining challenges and opportunities in the modern digital landscape.
This advanced course provides a comprehensive analysis of freedom of expression and access to information in the African media context. The curriculum explores various aspects of media freedom, digital rights, and policy frameworks while addressing contemporary challenges like disinformation and AI's impact on journalism. Students examine both legal frameworks and practical elements that create an enabling environment for communications media, considering issues of pluralism, content diversity, and inclusive journalism.
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What you'll learn
Understand freedom of expression principles and legal frameworks
Analyze media independence, safety, pluralism and diversity
Evaluate digital rights and internet freedom challenges
Develop strategies for effective civil society engagement
Assess AI's impact on journalism and media landscape
Master approaches to combat disinformation
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Module Description
This comprehensive course examines freedom of expression and digital rights in the African media landscape. It explores fundamental principles of media freedom, access to information, and digital rights while addressing contemporary challenges such as disinformation and AI impacts. The curriculum covers legal frameworks, enabling environments for media, digital rights promotion, and practical strategies for civil society engagement in media policy reform.
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4 Courses
Expert in Global Communications Policy and Media Development
Prof. Guy Berger is a distinguished expert in communications policy, serving as a Professor Emeritus at UNESCO after a significant tenure leading its work in Communications and Information Policy. With extensive research into African and global communications issues, he has published numerous works and overseen over 40 UNESCO publications on topics including disinformation, access to information, artificial intelligence, journalism, and internet governance. Prior to his role at UNESCO, he headed the School of Journalism and Media Studies at Rhodes University in South Africa. His contributions to the field are reflected in more than 60 publications, including co-authoring influential texts such as Responsible Data Science (Wiley, 2021) and Handbook of Statistical Analysis and Data Mining Applications. Prof. Berger is recognized for his ability to engage diverse stakeholders in discussions about media freedom, safety of journalists, and the importance of media literacy in contemporary society.
4 Courses
Media Expert Specializing in Reform and Regulation in Africa
Hendrik Bussiek is a freelance media expert specializing in media reform efforts, with a significant focus on enhancing communications policy in Africa. He has authored key works such as Toolbox: The Media: Making Democracy Work, Freedom of Expression and Media Regulation: A Media Legislation Manual, and served as the editor for the Public Broadcasting in Africa series. Bussiek has collaborated with various media rights organizations throughout his career, working in Harare, Zimbabwe (1992-1995), Cape Town, South Africa (1995-2012), and currently based in Berlin. His expertise includes advocating for independent media regulations and promoting the transformation of state broadcasters into public entities that serve democratic interests.
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