UNESCO, CBA Release Survey on Parliamentary Broadcasting
02-06-2003 ()
Parliamentary broadcasts ensure accountability of elected representatives says a UNESCO supported survey by the Commonwealth Broadcasters Association (CBA). The survey was commissioned by UNESCO as a part of its programme to promote the educational dimensions of the public service broadcasting.
“Since we telecast the proceedings of Parliament, voters get to know the performance of their elected representatives and also live transmission brings on an awareness among the people on how the legislature is dealing with issues pertaining to public and national interest. On the other hand, members of Parliament, are aware of the fact that they are constantly being watched by their electorate and tend to play a more active role in the proceedings of the House which benefits the functioning of the legislature.”
This reaction from the Doordharasahan, the National TV Broadcaster of India encapsulating the importance of live parliamentary broadcasting is from the survey report issued by the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association (CBA) on the state of Parliamentary broadcasting around the Commonwealth Countries.
The aim of the survey that was conducted by Mary Raine, a former editor of Radio News Features of the BBC World Service, was to gather information covering both radio and television in order to find out how countries in the Commonwealth report the work of their Parliaments, for how long and whether live or in recorded form. Is it being shown on a dedicated cable channel or on a main terrestrial channel or just radio? What impact is it having? Is it reaching mass audiences?
The survey conducted by the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association in 64 Commonwealth countries received active support from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association. The complete version of the survey will be available soon as a joint publication of UNESCO and the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association.
A shorter version of the survey is now available on WebWorld, the web site of UNESCO's Communication and Information Sector.
This reaction from the Doordharasahan, the National TV Broadcaster of India encapsulating the importance of live parliamentary broadcasting is from the survey report issued by the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association (CBA) on the state of Parliamentary broadcasting around the Commonwealth Countries.
The aim of the survey that was conducted by Mary Raine, a former editor of Radio News Features of the BBC World Service, was to gather information covering both radio and television in order to find out how countries in the Commonwealth report the work of their Parliaments, for how long and whether live or in recorded form. Is it being shown on a dedicated cable channel or on a main terrestrial channel or just radio? What impact is it having? Is it reaching mass audiences?
The survey conducted by the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association in 64 Commonwealth countries received active support from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association. The complete version of the survey will be available soon as a joint publication of UNESCO and the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association.
A shorter version of the survey is now available on WebWorld, the web site of UNESCO's Communication and Information Sector.
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· Public Service Broadcasting: News Archives 2003
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