Social consequences of the globalization of the media and communication sector: some strategic considerations

Seán Ó. Siochrú

ILO Working Papers from International Labour Organization

Abstract: Argues that globalization of the media sector affects, e.g., human needs and human rights in a similar way like globalization in other sectors. Highlights the particular role of the media sector as an enabler and as a powerful transformation agent of social, cultural and political structures. Proposes to aim for a more balanced power distribution between the global actors comprised of governments, the private sector, civil society, and multilateral systems (UN, WTO, G8, OECD).

Keywords: mass media.; commercialization; globalization; social implication; telecommunications.; cultural change; role of UN; mass média; commercialisation; mondialisation; conséquences sociales; télécommunications; changement culturel; rôle de l'ONU; medios de comunicación de masas; comercialización; globalización; consecuencias sociales; telecomunicaciones; cambio cultural; papel de la ONU (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 21 pages
Date: 2004
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