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Nueva cátedra UNESCO en ORBICOM
2013 - 02 - 07La Cátedra Unesco de Investigación en Comunicación y África. [AfriCom], promovida por la Universidad Rey Juan Carlos centra su actividad en el campo de la investigación de alto nivel y la docencia en comunicación con un enfoque especial en África. Esta opción estratégica se propone fomentar la investigación en los estudios de comunicación, así como la mejora del proceso de desarrollo de África a través de la promoción de la libertad de expresión y de los procesos de comunicación liberadores.
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Public Relations, Journalism and Media in the Global World
2012 - 12 - 22The book collection “Public Relations, Journalism and Media in the Global World “ is dedicated to the jubilee of Prof. Minka Zlateva, PhD -a prominent Bulgarian scientist and lecturer of long standing in the Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication of the University of Sofia “St.Kliment Ohridski”, in the prestigious universities in the country and abroad.
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Meeting of Orbicom Chair Holders and Members
2012 - 11 - 21On the initiative of “Haute Autorité de la Communication Audiovisuelle du Maroc” (HACA) and of the Orbicom Network , and with the participation of Mr. Janis Karklins, Assistant Director-General, UNESCO Communication and Information Sector, and Mr. Guy Berger, Director, Freedom of Expression and Media Development, an international colloquium is organised on May 25 and 26 of this year in the capital of Morocco, Rabat.
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8th Annual IGF Meeting
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WSIS Forum 2013
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Multistakeholder WSIS+10 Review Event
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Communicating Soft Power: Contrasting Perspectives from India and China
Organized by the India Media Centre and the China Media Centre of the Communication and Media Research Institute (CAMRI) of the University of Westminster, London.
Read moreAssesing Universal Service Policies in Latin America
The PUCP (Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú), IBEI (Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals) and GiM-UB (Governments and Markets, Universitat de Barcelona) are pleased to announce the celebration of an universal service policy workshop tha...
Read moreWorld Press Freedom Day International Conference 2013
World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2013. Costa Rica will host the main event from 2 to 4 May in the city of San Jose. Responding to this overall context of press freedom, WPFD 2013 focuses on the theme of “Safe to Speak...
Read moreUN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity (for the period 2013-2014)
Within your university, in Media and Journalism programs, are you offering information to students on Safety and Impunity? If so, please provide the information to Yves Théorêt (theoret.yves@uqam.ca) by the end of the February 2013.
Read moreU.S. Intelligence Community Forecasts Digital-Driven Future
The digital technology revolution is transforming every single business and industry around the world. But, beyond that, it is having a transformational impact on economies and societies around the world, as we transition from the ...
Read moreThe Board of Directors is pleased to announce the nomination of Professor Meg Moritz in Orbicom position of Treasurer.
A former television news producer, Professor Meg Moritz examines the impact of crisis reporting on journalists and their subjects. Her current research project examines the role of the Internet in Finland during school shooting th...
Read moreOur colleague, professor James Archibald from McGill University receives Diamond Jubilee Medal
Montreal, 11 December 2012 - James Archibald, Director of the Department of Translation and Written Communication and Associate Dean (Academic) at McGill University’s School of Continuing Studies, received the Diamond Jubilee Medal in a ceremony in t...
Read moreVisits to Asia-Pacific Region
In recent months, Secretary General of Orbicom, Yves Théorêt, visited the Asia-Pacific region to develop network ties with this part of the world.In June, Dr. Théorêt visited Beijing, and met professors and assistants professors working with Pro...
Read moreThe Internet Society Expresses Concern about Cybersecurity Legislation currently under Consideration
While the Internet Society recognizes the need for national security, it is concerned about the potentially broad scope of CISPA and the consequent impact this legislation might have on users' rights, especially in relation to online privacy. ...
Read moreUNESCO Chairs in Canada to Meet at UQAM on June 13-14
In collaboration with the Canadian Commission for UNESCO (CCU), Magda Fusaro, Chairholder of the UNESCO Chair in Communication and International Development at the University of Quebec in Montreal (UQAM), is convening a meeting of the UNESCO Chairs i...
Read moreThe New e-DIRAP Platform Launching
As the project executing agency, Orbicom is pleased to announce that the new website of an open crowd-sourced, online Digital Review of Asia Pacific (e-DIRAP) is now up.
Read morePublications
Statistical Compilation of the ICT Sector and Policy Analysis
Statistical Compilation of the ICT Sector and Policy Analysis
Engendering the Knowledge Society: Measuring Women's Participation
Engendering the Knowledge Society: Measuring Women's Participation
From the Digital Divide to Digital Opportunities
From the Digital Divide to Digital, Opportunities: Measuring Infostates for Development
ICT Sector Research Project
ICT Sector Research Project