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Reassessing Journalist and Media Dynamics for Sustainable Development in Africa Gana, Stephen Victor; Uzah, Terna Thomas; Inobemhe, Kelvin
Pancasila International Journal of Applied Social Science Том 3 № 01 (2025): Pancasila International Journal of Applied Social Science
Publisher : PT. Riset Press International

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59653/pancasila.v3i01.1360

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This study reassessed the role of journalists and media dynamics in promoting sustainable development in Africa, specifically examining how media ownership structures, profit-driven models, and government policies impact journalistic objectivity and coverage of development issues. The research employs a descriptive survey design with a population comprising journalists and media practitioners and a sample size of 30 respondents from the region. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire, with mean and standard deviation used to analyse responses. Findings showed that media ownership often influences editorial content, with ownership structures limiting journalists' independence in covering sustainable development objectively. Additionally, profit-driven models significantly affect the quality and focus of development reporting, as the pursuit of revenue frequently prioritises entertainment over critical sustainable development topics. Government policies and censorship further restrict media freedom, impeding the balanced and thorough reporting of politically sensitive development issues. Based on these insights, the conclusion reached was that structural reforms and policy interventions are necessary to enhance the media's role in sustainable development advocacy. Recommendations include promoting editorial independence, diversifying funding sources to reduce reliance on commercial revenue and implementing policies to protect press freedom and enable objective reporting on development issues across Africa.
Global Communication as Herald of Global Citizenship Ugondo, Peter Iorper; Gana, Stephen Victor; Inobemhe, Kelvin
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Approach Research and Science Том 3 № 02 (2025): International Journal of Multidisciplinary Approach Research and Science
Publisher : PT. Riset Press International

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59653/ijmars.v3i02.1479

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In an era characterised by unprecedented interconnectedness and rapid technological advancements, global communication emerges as a pivotal force shaping contemporary notions of citizenship. The transformative role of global communication in heralding a new era of citizenship, one that transcends traditional boundaries and fosters inclusive engagement on a global scale is the focus of this study. The study is anchored on an interdisciplinary theoretical framework such as the network society theory, theory of global citizenship, and the agenda-setting media theory. The study is based on a survey-based approach and relied on questionnaire as instrument of data collection. Findings showed that there is relationship between global communication and global citizenship. However, the study also showed that factors that influence individuals' perception of identity are in the form of diverse cultures, globalisation and international trade (economic factors), social interactions, media representations, and political events as well as social issues. Furthermore, the study revealed that social media and related technology have promoted global awareness and citizen engagement. Researchers concluded that global communication serves as a herald of citizenship by facilitating cross-cultural dialogue, empowering civic engagement, and fostering a sense of global belonging. Embracing the transformative potential of global communication offers new opportunities for building a more inclusive, empathetic, and socially responsible form of citizenship in the 21st century. It was recommended, among others, that government and other stakeholders must promote digital inclusion through digital literacy programmes across underserved communities.
Co-Authors Inobemhe, Kelvin Ugondo, Peter Iorper Uzah, Terna Thomas