Publicaciones por año: 2004
Boletín del UNISIST, vol. 32, no. 1
Boletín del UNISIST, vol. 32, no. 2
Building cyberspace: technology, society, law and cyberspace
CBA Editorial Guidelines
Prepared by the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association (CBA) with support from UNESCO, the Guidelines presented in this publication are an attempt to help broadcasters find their way through the maze and help them identify and adopt good practice that ensures free and fair coverage.
Communication Training in Africa: Model Curricula. Non-Degree and Degree Programmes
It is with the objective of contributing to the improvement of communication training in Africa that UNESCO has developed the current model curricula which, as the name implies, can serve as benchmarks or standards for training and preparing communication practitioners on the continent.
Education makes news: an education for all media training and resources kit
The kit, consisting of an interactive CD–ROM with a printed handbook, develops interest, knowledge and skills of journalists and other media professionals in writing, reporting and investigating the EFA issues and helps them to create stories from dull and dry statistics and bring the EFA debate to the center stage.
Evaluación de la realidad virtual en África: Una perspectiva pedagógica
Desde el año 2000, la UNESCO ha apoyado, en colaboración con la empresa Naledi3d Factory, varias iniciativas en las cuales se ha explorado el potencial de la realidad virtual (RV) como instrumento de enseñanza en África; hasta la fecha, concretamente, en Etiopía, Sudáfrica y Uganda (véase resumen en el cuadro). Con objeto de definir el camino a seguir para progresar en esta área, la UNESCO encargó el presente informe, en el cual se evalúan las ventajas comparativas de la aplicación de las herramientas multimedia e interactivas tridimensionales (3D) en el ámbito educativo.
Filosofía y principios de los archivos audiovisuales
En los escasos años transcurridos desde que se publicó la primera edición se han producido cambios importantes en el campo de los archivos audiovisuales. La irrupción de la digitalización y el consiguiente cambio tecnológico han puesto en duda la continuidad de profesiones asentadas. La película de nitrato, que antes se consideraba inestable y desechable, empieza a durar más que las copias en acetato realizadas a partir de las de nitrato con fines de conservación. Los cursos oficiales de postgrado en archivos audiovisuales se van afianzando y normalizando en algunos países como requisito para quienes desean ejercer la profesión. Estas circunstancias y otras parecidas plantean cuestiones filosóficas que deben abordarse.
How to get started and keep going: a guide to Community Multimedia Centres
There are growing numbers of grass-root communication and information service providers in the developing countries today. They are operating community radio stations, multipurpose telecentres, information centres, community learning centres and community multimedia centres (CMCs) that already combine both radio and telecentre facilities. This book is intended to be of use to all those wanting to become involved or already involved in such initiatives.
Human rights: questions and answers
This well-established book has been revised and updated to reflect recent developments in the field of human rights. The first part responds to 113 questions on the topic. In the second part, the 30 Articles are quoted and explained, including background information and examples. The book also includes notes that give more detailed information about individual states and their position.
International Seminar on Assistance to Media in Tension Areas and Violent Conflict, Stockholm, Sweden, 25-27 May 2003
In May 2003, UNESCO and Sida jointly organized a seminar on ”Assistance to Media in Tension Areas and Violent Conflict.” This booklet is a compilation of the discussion papers produced for the seminar, reflecting the outcomes of the discussions.
Media: conflict prevention and reconstruction
The World Press Freedom Day in 2004 was dedicated to the theme “Support to media in violent conflict and countries in transition.” This book explores various responses to this theme, which were presented at the UNESCO-sponsored conference in Belgrade marking Press Freedom Day.
Multimedia Training Kit
Multimedia Training Kit (MMTK) is a comprehensive suite of open-access, interactive, learning modules covering organizational, management, content production and issue-based training, for community multimedia centres (CMCs), community radio stations and telecentres. Its production is coordinated by the UNESCO-led consortium of partners. It can be downloaded from the ItrainOnline partners’ website.
Options for media development in Iraq: research for UNESCO, December 2004
This report summarizes the conclusions of research conducted by Index on Censorship during a three month study of Iraqi media development issues conducted on behalf of UNESCO. It outlines the objectives and basic methodology of the research and aims to provide background to the study process.
Politics in the information society: the bordering and restraining of global data flows
This report illuminates the politics of the Information Society through focussing on the dynamics surrounding free expression and privacy. Many of the contentious policy areas in the Information Society hinge on privacy and free speech.
Profiles and experiences in ICT innovation for poverty reduction
UNESCO has a long history supporting information and communication development in Asia. A considerable emphasis is being placed on the potential of new information and communication technologies (ICT) to positively impact on efforts to reduce poverty.
Research: ICT innovations for poverty reduction
Social transformation in an information society: rethinking access to you and the world
UNESCO and indigenous peoples: partnership to promote cultural diversity
This publication pays tribute to the significant place that indigenous cultures occupy in the world’s cultural landscape. The information booklet explains UNESCO’s vision, strategy, programme and mechanisms regarding intercultural dialogue and partnerships with indigenous peoples.
VIH/SIDA: Recursos para periodiustas y comunicador@s
This handbook contains useful tools and data aimed at journalists and media experts, to allow them to provide better information on HIV/AIDS, so that people can fully understand the danger of HIV/AIDS and how to prevent it.
Young people and AIDS: a practical guide: honest and accurate answers to combat misconceptions and uncertainties
This book is designed for primary and secondary school teachers, youth leaders in voluntary organization and radio and for all those interested in working on HIV/AIDS preventive programmes targeting young people. It provides educators with up-to-date and accurate information on AIDS, in order to enable them to devote a class or an activity to the topic.