The issue of the GERD has reached its climax when Ethiopia was ready to impound the reservoir leading the three riparian countries /Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt/ to a new round of intense debate disagreement and controversy. Taking this crucial historical moment as an interesting and significant topic of research, this thesis is set out with a key purpose of examining how the media outlets in the three countries reported and framed issues related to the first round filling of the GERD. The Ethiopian Herald, Sudan Tribune and Ahram online with their news stories written from June 1st to July 31st have been examined. Ten news stories from each media outlet have been studied in conjunction with in-depth interviews and close examination of related literatures to provide the thesis with additional substance. Theoretical framework utilized for the study is framing and agenda setting theories.
Key word: GERD, Nile River, Impoundment of the GERD Reservoir, Controversy over the GERD, Blue Nile/Abbay
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- CHAPTER ONE
- 1. INTRODUCTION
- 1.1. Chapter Preview
- 1.2. Background of the Study.
- 1.3. Statement of the Problem
- 1. 4. Objective of the Study..
- 1.5. Significance of the Study.
- 1.6. Delimitation/Scope of the study.
- 1.7. Organization of the Research Report...
- CHAPTER TWO
- 2. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE.
- 2.1. CHAPTER REVIEW.
- 2.2. Overview of the Nile (Abbay).
- 2.3. Overview of the GERD..
- 2.4. Disagreement over the GERD
- 2.5. Overview of colonial Era Agreements.....
- 2.5.1. The 1891 Anglo-Italian Protocol.......
- 2.5.2. The 1906 Tripartite agreement between Great Britain, France and Italy
- 2.5.3. The Anglo-Egyptian Agreement of 1929.
- 2.5.4. The Egyptian-Sudanese Agreement of 1959.
- 2.6. New Agreements and Pending Negotiations
- 2.7. The Filling of GERD.
- 2.8. Theoretical Framework
- 2.8.1. Framing Theory..
- Media framing of the GERD filling in three different countries
- Comparative analysis of news coverage by The Ethiopian Herald, Sudan Tribune, and Ahram online
- Influence of national interests and agendas on media framing
- The role of framing theory in understanding media narratives
- Impact of media coverage on public opinion and regional relations
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This thesis explores the media framing of the first round filling of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), examining how three major news outlets in Ethiopia, Sudan, and Egypt reported on the issue. The study focuses on the Ethiopian Herald, Sudan Tribune, and Ahram online, analyzing their news stories from June 1st to July 31st. The research aims to understand how these media outlets framed the GERD filling within their respective national contexts and agendas. This study will contribute to a better understanding of how media influences public opinion and contributes to international discourse on critical issues such as water resources and regional cooperation.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Chapter One introduces the research topic, provides a background on the GERD project, and outlines the problem statement, objectives, significance, scope, and organization of the study. Chapter Two delves into the review of related literature, exploring the history of the Nile River, the development of the GERD, past agreements and disputes, and the filling process. This chapter also provides a comprehensive overview of framing theory as the theoretical framework for the study.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key terms and concepts explored in this thesis include: GERD, Nile River, Impoundment of the GERD Reservoir, Controversy over the GERD, Blue Nile/Abbay, Framing Theory, Agenda Setting, Media Coverage, National Interests, and Regional Cooperation.
- Quote paper
- Alemayehu Alemayehu (Author), 2021, News Framing Analysis of First Round Filling of GERD. Comparative Study on The Ethiopian Herald, Sudan Tribune and Ahram Online Media outlets., Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1150891
