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James Deane

Director, Policy and Learning, James Deane joined ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Media Action in 2007. The evidence base for our projects - and the policy implications of why media matters - are central to our work.

Blog posts in total 14

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  1. The potential of reforming state broadcasters in divided societies: advancing an unfashionable argument

    The potential of reforming state broadcasters in divided societies: advancing an unfashionable argument

    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Media Action’s Director of Policy and Learning argues for an urgent rethinking of what is often considered a relic of the past - the state broadcaster - to encourage discussion, dialogue and understanding across communities in fragile states.

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  2. The post-2015 Global Goals: moving from β€œwhat” to β€œhow” will rest on more informed societies

    The post-2015 Global Goals: moving from β€œwhat” to β€œhow” will rest on more informed societies

    Ahead of this week’s UN summit in New York, ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Media Action’s Director of Policy and Learning James Deane argues for a stronger focus on the provision of information as well as resources.

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  3. With the grain or against the grain: a media perspective on the governance question of our time

    With the grain or against the grain: a media perspective on the governance question of our time

    With the grain or against the grain? A blog exploring different theoretical approaches to reducing poverty through improved governance – from a media perspective.

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  4. Award-winning research

    James Deane blogs about the work of the award-winning ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Media Action Research and Learning Team.

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  5. How can access to independent media in a post-2015 framework be measured?

    A proposal from our Director of Policy and Learning, James Deane on how access to independent media in a post-2015 framework could be measured.

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  6. Media and the post 2015 development framework: the case builds

    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Media Action’s Director of Policy and Learning on the arguments being furthered internationally for and against media freedom’s inclusion the post-2015 agenda.

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  7. Fragile States: It’s time to focus on society

    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Media Action's Director of Policy and Learning on how a Wilton Park conference on the role of media and communication in fragile states challenged existing thinking.

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  8. How do we get to a better evidence base on media and conflict?

    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Media Action's Director of Policy and Learning on a recent review of the strength of evidence around the role of media and information in periods of conflict and political change.

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  9. What would a post-2015 development goal on free media mean?

    A High Level Panel – co-chaired by David Cameron – has published its recommendations for a new framework to replace the Millennium Development Goals. ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Media Action's Director of Policy and Learning argues that a proposed goal including media freedom and access to information is a bold and imp...

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  10. Tapping into technology for development

    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Media Action’s Director of Policy and Learning on using new media and technology to help people hold authorities to account, access life-saving health information and respond to crises.Β 

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  11. Is time running out to save Afghanistan's imperilled media?

    James Deane, ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Media Action's Director of Policy and Learning on the increasingly urgent need to support the imperilled media of Afghanistan.

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  12. People helping people: simple communication technology saves lives

    This World Humanitarian Day, ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Media Action's James Deane explains how a boom in communication technology in the developing world is changing how communities respond to crisis.

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  13. The fragile future of Afghanistan's media

    The challenges facing the media of Afghanistan as the country prepares for the military disengagement of international forces in 2014.

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  14. Media and public engagement

    James Deane on the Β interplay of media freedom and social change.

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