The Role of the Broadcast Media in Promoting Freedom of Expression in Ethiopia
| dc.contributor.author | Mizan, Tadesse | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2021-04-27T07:55:35Z | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-11-08T04:50:51Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2021-04-27T07:55:35Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-11-08T04:50:51Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2012 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Media scholars argues that, the expansion of the transmission of technology has its own impact for the development of mass communication, while, Journalism and freedom of expression may be less attractive, unless they serve the public interests. As one journalist observed, ‘We have experienced an expansion of technology but the agenda of the media has shrunk. The objective of this thesis was to survey the role of the broadcast media to foster freedom of expression, in relation to the public and recently established commercial broadcasters in Ethiopia. The review of the related literature was focused on historical, theoretical and legal frameworks of the freedom of the expression and broadcast media industry. The quantitative data was collected from systematic registry of the broadcast service concerning its historical and current activities, in addition, the in-depth interview were conducted with the key informants, who were purposely selected. The data analysis showed that, the freedom of expression by exploring the broadcast media in Ethiopia has not achieved its objective. The lack of democratic accountability over broadcasting institutions means that commitment to journalistic integrity is liable to become subordinated to the interests of state and commercial elites. Freedom of expression cannot be separated from, the right to use whatever medium is deemed appropriate to seek and receive information and to have them reach as wide an audience as possible like utilizing mediums such as broadcast service, indeed, the right to receive information would help citizens to make an informed decision. While, the broadcast media industry in Ethiopia, particularly the public that is subsidized by the taxpayers money is not serving as the voice of the voiceless. Broadcasting services are the most important source of information for most Ethiopians; however, it is operating, to promote government’s political and economical agendas in any form of presentation. Based on these findings, this thesis inspires other researchers to conduct later studies. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/26223 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | en_US |
| dc.subject | Promoting Freedom of Expression | en_US |
| dc.title | The Role of the Broadcast Media in Promoting Freedom of Expression in Ethiopia | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |