Indonesia
Owing, in part, to a vibrant and strong national media sector, Indonesia has experienced growing stability in recent years. As regional conflicts, however, continue to be a challenge in certain parts of the country, IMS activities focus on supporting the role of media to engage in conflict-resolution and de-escalating measures in specific regions that are prone to conflict.
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Strengthening the role of media in conflict resolution
01.02.2008
A vibrant media community contributes to growing stability in Indonesia, although localized conflicts regularly challenge local media practitioners Although Indonesia has during the past years become increasingly stable in the post-Suharto era, a number of unresolved conflicts still simmer in specific parts of the country, fueled by complex context-specific undertones. Whilst some conflicts concern the relations between local groups and the
A vibrant media community contributes to growing stability in Indonesia, although localized conflicts regularly challenge local media practitioners Although Indonesia has during the past years become increasingly stable in the post-Suharto era, a number of unresolved conflicts still simmer in specific parts of the country, fueled by complex context-specific undertones. Whilst some conflicts concern the relations between local groups and the
Joint Media Assessment Mission to Aceh, 2005
02.02.2005
In response to the earthquake and tsunami that struck northern Sumatra on 26 December 2004, the UNESCO Jakarta Office and International Media Support (IMS), a based in Copenhagen, fielded a joint media assessment mission to the province of Aceh from 19 to 27 January 2005. This version of the report is being made publicly available by IMS in the interests of sharing information and enhancing coordination amongst media support actors. In this regard, it does not necessarily represent the official outcomes or recommendations of the joint mission team and/or UNESCO Jakarta Office. The information contained herein was collected during the emergency post-tsunami period and should be independently rechecked by any party seeking to use it as a basis for comment or action.
In response to the earthquake and tsunami that struck northern Sumatra on 26 December 2004, the UNESCO Jakarta Office and International Media Support (IMS), a based in Copenhagen, fielded a joint media assessment mission to the province of Aceh from 19 to 27 January 2005. This version of the report is being made publicly available by IMS in the interests of sharing information and enhancing coordination amongst media support actors. In this regard, it does not necessarily represent the official outcomes or recommendations of the joint mission team and/or UNESCO Jakarta Office. The information contained herein was collected during the emergency post-tsunami period and should be independently rechecked by any party seeking to use it as a basis for comment or action.
The role of media in supporting peace-building and reconciliation efforts in Central Sulawesi, Maluku and North Maluku
01.07.2004
In this regard, The Institute for the Studies on Free Flow of Information (ISAI)2, based in Jakarta, was contracted by UNDP to undertake research and prepare assessments on the role of media in supporting peace-building and reconciliation efforts in Central Sulawesi, Maluku and North Maluku. International Media Support (IMS)3, based in Copenhagen, was approached by UNDP and ISAI to provide technical support and strategic input into this assessment process, particularly relating to the analysis of data gathered by ISAI, development of the media and conflict methodology, and formulation of targeted activity recommendations. IMS provided this support within the context of its own ongoing activities in Indonesia, whereby the assessments allows IMS to simultaneously review potential options for activities in the three conflict-affected provinces.
In this regard, The Institute for the Studies on Free Flow of Information (ISAI)2, based in Jakarta, was contracted by UNDP to undertake research and prepare assessments on the role of media in supporting peace-building and reconciliation efforts in Central Sulawesi, Maluku and North Maluku. International Media Support (IMS)3, based in Copenhagen, was approached by UNDP and ISAI to provide technical support and strategic input into this assessment process, particularly relating to the analysis of data gathered by ISAI, development of the media and conflict methodology, and formulation of targeted activity recommendations. IMS provided this support within the context of its own ongoing activities in Indonesia, whereby the assessments allows IMS to simultaneously review potential options for activities in the three conflict-affected provinces.
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