A Critical Analysis Of Role Of Print Media In The East Africa Community Eac Integration

Author : Thomas Muema,Consolata Mutisya
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783656099567

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A Critical Analysis of Role of Print Media in the East Africa Community (EAC) Integration by Thomas Muema,Consolata Mutisya Pdf

Research Paper from the year 2011 in the subject Communications - Print Media, Press, grade: none, course: Communications, language: English, abstract: The purpose of this study was to establish the impact of print media on the East African Integration. It was guided by five objectives which aimed at establishing the amount of coverage that print media gives to EAC issues, determining the issues given priority by the print media as regards EAC, establishing how print media frames issues related to EAC, establishing the accuracy, framing and balancing coverage of the East African Integration. The literature review for the study focused on such things as the integration of the African continent in general. The idea of integration has been encouraged by rapid spread of globalization which is forcing many countries of the world to come together to form regional blocks for closer cooperation in trade issues among others. The agenda setting theory was advanced to explain the role of print media in the integration process. The study results validated all that is advocated by the agenda setting theory. The study used content analysis as a survey design. This entailed analyzing the contents of the articles dealing with East African Integration. In general the study shows that the print media as presented by The East African has a positive influence on issues of integration. Some of the articles published by the newspaper shows that trade, the economy, education, infrastructure and the common market protocol have benefited a lot from integration efforts.

Author : Kaufmann, Hans-Ruediger
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 668 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2014-03-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781466658813

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Handbook of Research on Consumerism in Business and Marketing: Concepts and Practices by Kaufmann, Hans-Ruediger Pdf

The modern era of business has prompted an increased focus on the consumer and the responsibility of corporations to consider their ethical and social obligations to their customers. The rise of the consumerist movement has encouraged further research and development on the topic of consumerism, enabling business to succeed in a consumer-driven market. Handbook of Research on Consumerism in Business and Marketing: Concepts and Practices features research on diverse topics on consumerism in the global marketplace, focusing on the ways in which businesses can improve their relationships with customers as well as analyze and influence purchasing behavior. As a comprehensive reference source on topics pertaining to consumer management, identity, and behavior, this publication is intended for use by marketing professionals, business managers, students, and academicians.

Author : Akanmu G. Adebayo,Olutayo Charles Adesina,Rasheed Olaniyi Olaniyi
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2010-05-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780739145586

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Marginality and Crisis by Akanmu G. Adebayo,Olutayo Charles Adesina,Rasheed Olaniyi Olaniyi Pdf

Marginality and Crisis: Globalization and Identity in Contemporary Africa extends the scope and understanding of the effects of globalization and its forces on Africa. With each chapter written by specialists who recognize that the future of Africa is entwined with that of the rest of the world, this volume explains with fresh vigor the new thinking on the historical specificity, value, opportunity, and shortcomings of globalization for a continent many regard as marginalized and in crisis. In the face of much pessimism, several questions have engaged the attention of this young generation of African scholars: Where is Africa in relation to globalization? Where are the things that make Africa Africa (such as economy, politics, culture, identity, and human relations) headed? Are Africa's communities helpless against global forces or empowered by new avenues of access? How do scholars and policymakers engage the problems of globalization vis-^-vis Africa's ethnic, linguistic, and other identities? What are the economic and political trajectories in various countries and localities? An invaluable source for scholars, students, and the general reader, the essays in this book have confidently and clearly explored and explained the crises that have engulfed the continent in the age of globalization. Unlike other works that have dwelt only on the continent's victimhood, this volume identifies key areas in which Africa can become more proactive and outward-looking in response to the forces and values that take the globe as their reference points.

Author : John Obiero Ogone,Daniel Ochieng Orwenjo
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2020-05-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781527551558

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Language and Politics in Africa by John Obiero Ogone,Daniel Ochieng Orwenjo Pdf

Language and Politics in Africa is a fine collection of both empirically and theoretically based articles from across the African continent and beyond, but all focusing on the twin issues of Language and Politics in post colonial African countries. The authors offer critical perspectives on contemporary theoretical, empirical and policy issues related to language and how such issues manifest themselves at the inevitable interface with politics in a number of African countries. Coming at a time when most African countries are still grappling with language policy and planning issues while others are increasingly having to contend with the political outcomes of linguistically and ethnically heterogeneous nation-states, the present volume is a must read for scholars and students who are interested on the twin issues of language and politics since it represents one of the first attempts at documenting how language and politics affect each other in a number of African countries. The volume is divided into two sections dealing with the politics of language and the language of politics in African countries.

Author : Fouzia Nasreen Sultana,Matthias Finger
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781614991168

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E-governance, a Global Journey by Fouzia Nasreen Sultana,Matthias Finger Pdf

"E-governance affects every citizen. New information and communication technologies (ICTs) have made public services easier to access and information easier to obtain; fines and taxes can be processed more rapidly and votes can be counted faster. Channeling the potential of ICTs in the public sector has affected how states, and governments at all levels, do business. It will inevitably shape how they will continue to change in the future. This book has grown out of an executive training program, leading to an Executive Master's degree in e-governance, from Switzerland's École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). Participants in this Master's program came from all over the world; from government, the private sector and non-governmental organizations. They were all interested in electronic governance and motivated by the desire to learn from the numerous and varied e-governance experiences worldwide. The 12 chapters have been written by 10 participants, one manager and one professor involved in the program. The book is divided into four sections: e-governance visions; local e-governance; transversal e-governance issues and the future of e-governance. E-governance has already led to many significant changes in the way society operates, and this book provides some insight into how this has been achieved, as well as taking a look at the further developments which may happen in the future."--Publisher's website.

Author : Emmanuel Ugirashebuja,John Eudes Ruhangisa,Tom Ottervanger,Armin Cuyvers
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 553 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-06
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789004322073

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East African Community Law by Emmanuel Ugirashebuja,John Eudes Ruhangisa,Tom Ottervanger,Armin Cuyvers Pdf

East African Community Law provides a comprehensive and open-access text book on EAC law. Written by leading experts, including the president of the EACJ, national judges, academics and practitioners, it provides the most complete overview to date of this increasingly important field. Uniquely, the book also provides a systematic comparison with EU law. EU companion chapters provide concise overviews of EU law and its development, offering valuable inspiration for the application and further development of EAC law. The book has been written for all practitioners, judges, civil servants, academics and students faced with questions of EAC law. It discusses institutional, substantive and jurisdictional issues, including the nature of EAC law, free movement and competition law as well as the reception of EAC law in Partner States.

Author : Calestous Juma
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780190237233

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The New Harvest by Calestous Juma Pdf

African agriculture is currently at a crossroads, at which persistent food shortages are compounded by threats from climate change. But, as this book argues, Africa can feed itself in a generation and can help contribute to global food security. To achieve this Africa has to define agriculture as a force in economic growth by advancing scientific and technological research, investing in infrastructure, fostering higher technical training, and creating regional markets.

Author : Anand Shanker Singh
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781443814515

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Role of Media in Nation Building by Anand Shanker Singh Pdf

The concept of nation building is a multi-dimensional process, addressing various components simultaneously. It takes into account the various historical and geographical perspectives of the country in question, noting the peculiarities and diversity of its cultural ethos, including its social, economic and political structures. This volume addresses these inter-linked aspects, and the innovative development of these structures and institutions. However, such changes and development must be directed to create a more culturally homogenous and productive society, so that basic human needs like food, shelter, healthcare and education are fulfilled at the optimum level. All-round development and growth for the nation can be achieved only with a robust economy and political stability. As such, the process of nation building and development is a multifaceted phenomenon. In the context of India, this process is associated with the central values embodied in the preamble of the country’s constitution, which advocates for the establishment of secular, socialist and democratic society based on well-defined fundamental rights. This anthology reflects these academic spirits and vistas.

Author : United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Publisher : United Nations
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-26
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789210039741

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Economic Development in Africa Report 2019 by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Pdf

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represents a historic opportunity for the continent to boost intra-African trade and accelerate structural transformation. However, this relies on a critical policy instrument: the effective implementation of preferential trade liberalization among the AfCFTA members. Whether in practice African firms will utilize tariff preferences under the AfCFTA depends on a critical factor: rules of origin (RoO) and the net benefits of complying with them. This report argues for the adoption of flexible RoO and a strengthening of institutional capacities to ensure an impartial, transparent, predictable, consistent and neutral implementation of agreed RoO.

Author : Fantu Cheru,Cyril Obi
Publisher : Zed Books Ltd.
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2010-03-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781848138278

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The Rise of China and India in Africa by Fantu Cheru,Cyril Obi Pdf

In recent years, China and India have become the most important economic partners of Africa and their footprints are growing by leaps and bounds, transforming Africa's international relations in a dramatic way. Although the overall impact of China and India's engagement in Africa has been positive in the short-term, partly as a result of higher returns from commodity exports fuelled by excessive demands from both countries, little research exists on the actual impact of China and India's growing involvement on Africa's economic transformation. This book examines in detail the opportunities and challenges posed by the increasing presence of China and India in Africa, and proposes critical interventions that African governments must undertake in order to negotiate with China and India from a stronger and more informed platform.

Author : Victoria R. Nalule
Publisher : Springer
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2018-08-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783319954028

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Energy Poverty and Access Challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa by Victoria R. Nalule Pdf

Access to modern energy is central in addressing the major global challenges of the 21st century, including poverty, climate change and famine. However large parts of the world, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) have poor or no access to modern energy. Victoria Nalule argues that SSA countries have many common energy challenges which could be tackled with collective efforts through regional cooperation. By means of a legal and comparative analysis and a seven-step framework, the book explores the current regional mechanisms employed in Africa to address the challenge of energy poverty and access and whether they are effective in tackling the challenge of energy access, including regional energy infrastructure and regional energy regulations. Chapters discuss the evolution of regionalism in SSA and the role of regional cooperation in the development of renewable energy as a means of confronting both energy access and climate change. Specifically the nexus between energy access, renewable energy and climate change is covered as well as the potential of fossil fuels in addressing energy poverty. The establishment and development of regional energy infrastructure as one of the mechanisms of addressing energy access challenges in SSA and regional efforts to harmonise energy regulation are explored. Finally a concluding chapter provides recommendations for policy makers and other relevant stakeholders on how best to implement some of the suggestions made in previous chapters. International organisations, regional organisations, government officials, scholars and students with interest in the energy sector will highly benefit from this book.

Author : Tom Lansford,Tom Muller
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 1849 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2012-04-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781608719952

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Political Handbook of the World 2012 by Tom Lansford,Tom Muller Pdf

With more in-depth coverage of current political controversies than any other reference guide, 'Political Handbook of the World 2012' is the most authoritative source for finding complete facts and analysis on each country's governmental and political makeup.

Author : Florence Ebam Etta,Laurent Elder
Publisher : IDRC
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781552502198

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At the Crossroads by Florence Ebam Etta,Laurent Elder Pdf

Raises questions about information and communication technologies (ICT) and their implementation in four East African countries, with particular focus on Kenya. Covers the respective roles of the public and private sectors, the applications of ICT in government, education, and in various economic sectors. Concludes with recommendations for responsible policy making.

Author : Hendrik Bussiek
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Freedom of expression
ISBN : 9994577220

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Freedom of Expression and Media Regulation by Hendrik Bussiek Pdf

Author : Brad K. Blitz,Maureen Lynch
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781849808996

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Statelessness and Citizenship by Brad K. Blitz,Maureen Lynch Pdf

'In our supposedly borderless world, having a nationality, and thus access to documents which permit travel and proof of identity, has become increasingly important. In many parts of the world, including the cases in Europe, Africa and Asia covered in this collection, large groups of people struggle with forms of de facto or de jure statelessness. In addition to providing a conceptual framework derived from international human rights norms for understanding better the phenomenon of statelessness, this collection presents important empirical research material helping us to understand, from the ground up, how statelessness is experienced.' Jo Shaw, University of Edinburgh, UK 'What difference does citizenship make? The vulnerability of stateless persons clearly demonstrates the benefits of having a nationality. But so far nobody has examined how much the situation of stateless persons improves when they finally get documents and citizenship status. This exploratory study analyses practical difficulties and real progress in overcoming statelessness. It gives voice to the victims and sets a political agenda. Academic researchers, non-governmental organizations and policy-makers should read this book.' Rainer Bauböck, European University Institute, Florence, Italy 'Embracing a subject that is generally treated abstractly, as a matter of human rights law, the authors of this pathbreaking book root statelessness deep into historical context and lived experience. They emerge with conclusions that are both dismaying (the expansive scope of the problem) and hopeful (the measurable progress some states have made in expanding the boundaries of citizenship). Alas, this eloquent book could hardly be more timely.' Linda K. Kerber, University of Iowa, US The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees estimates that there are more than 12 million stateless people in the world. The existence of stateless populations challenges some central tenets of international law and contemporary human rights discourses, yet only a very small number of states have made measurable progress in helping individuals acquire or regain citizenship. This fascinating study examines positive developments in eight countries and pinpoints the benefits of citizenship now enjoyed by formerly stateless persons. The expert contributors present an original comparative study that draws upon legal and political analysis as well as empirical research (incorporating over 120 interviews conducted in eight countries), and features the documentary photography of Greg Constantine. The benefits of citizenship over statelessness are identified at both community and individual level, and include the fundamental right to enjoy a nationality, to obtain identification documents, to be represented politically, to access the formal labor market and to move about freely. Gaining or reacquiring citizenship helps eliminate isolation and solicits the empowerment of individuals, collectively and personally. Such changes are of considerable importance to the advancement of a human rights regime based on dignity and respect. This highly original and thought-provoking book will strongly appeal to a wide-ranging audience including academics, researchers, students, human rights activists and government officials with an interest in a diverse range of fields encompassing law, international studies, public policy, human rights and citizenship.