The government media are event oriented. They lack professional integrity for the public interest by ensuring transparency and accountability by exposing corruption and investigating crimes that hinder the national development process through ethical participation in the development activity in a process oriented manner and are not finding solutions for development problems through participating in the grassroots.
Structural censorship, self-censorship of journalists, unethical conduct of journalists, professional limitations, law commitment of media leaders to enforce the policy, lower level of public culture of information exchange, trespassing of editorial policy and government official’s perception of DJ as a development success only reporting are challenging the practice.
In contrast, privately-owned media in Ethiopia covers less development issues than the government media, gives very little time and space for the development issues of Ethiopia compared to the government media. But, in that little amount of coverage, they focus on government development actor’s failure and dissimulate non-state actor’s failure.
Paradoxically, the private media in Ethiopia similar to government media are not applying investigative journalism and watchdog the public property. They have no role in exposing corruptions and crimes committed on public properties. Practically, they are also event oriented and Addis Ababa-based, one-sided story tellers more than the government media.
Resource limitation (human, material and financial), wrong perception of government PR officers and officials towards private media and prohibition of information, government tax and null incentive for private media, lower level of public culture for information exchange and freedom of expression are the top line challenges which affected their coverage of development issues of the private media.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Abstract
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Literature Review
- Chapter 3: Research Methodology
- Chapter 4: Data Presentation and Analysis
- Chapter 5: Discussion
- Acknowledgment
- Acronyms/Abbreviations
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research aims to investigate the practice of development journalism within the Ethiopian media landscape by comparing the coverage of development issues and the challenges faced by government-owned and privately-owned media outlets. It utilizes public-serving development journalism and social responsibility theory as its theoretical framework. The study focuses on the practical aspects of development news coverage and its challenges in the Ethiopian context.
- Comparison of development issue coverage between government and private media in Ethiopia.
- Analysis of challenges faced by both government and private media in practicing development journalism.
- Examination of the role of ownership, actors, and sources in shaping development news coverage.
- Exploration of the ethical considerations and professional limitations in development journalism practice.
- Assessment of the impact of structural and self-censorship on development news reporting.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Chapter 1: Introduction: This chapter introduces the research topic, outlining the significance of studying development journalism in the Ethiopian media landscape. It establishes the research problem, highlighting the contrasting roles and challenges faced by government and privately owned media in reporting on development issues. The chapter sets the stage for the subsequent investigation by defining key terms, outlining the research objectives, and providing a brief overview of the methodology employed. The chapter contextualizes the study within the broader framework of development journalism theory and practice.
Chapter 2: Literature Review: This chapter delves into existing literature on development journalism, exploring relevant theories and frameworks, such as the public-serving model and social responsibility theory. It examines the historical context of development journalism in Ethiopia and internationally, analyzing the evolution of its practice and the challenges it has faced. The review synthesizes key findings from previous studies, setting the stage for the current research's contribution to the field. It lays the groundwork for the subsequent chapters by offering a clear understanding of the theoretical and empirical foundations of the study.
Chapter 3: Research Methodology: This chapter provides a detailed account of the research design, explaining the methodological choices and rationale behind them. It describes the methods used for data collection and analysis, such as content analysis of selected media outlets and in-depth interviews with key stakeholders. The chapter meticulously outlines the sample selection process, justifying the inclusion of specific government and privately owned media organizations. It also addresses potential limitations of the chosen methods and strategies for mitigating biases. This chapter ensures the transparency and rigor of the research process.
Chapter 4: Data Presentation and Analysis: This chapter presents the findings from the content analysis and interviews. It systematically analyzes the development issue coverage in the selected government and privately owned media, comparing the nature, quantity, and quality of reporting. The chapter uses statistical data and qualitative findings to illustrate the differences in reporting practices. This chapter is crucial for understanding the core empirical basis of the research. Trends and patterns are identified and thoroughly explained.
Chapter 5: Discussion: This chapter synthesizes the findings, comparing the observed practices of development journalism in government and privately owned media in Ethiopia. The chapter provides explanations for the identified differences, considering factors such as ownership, political context, resource constraints, and ethical challenges. This chapter links the findings to the literature review, exploring the implications of the research in relation to existing theories and frameworks. It provides a broader discussion of the challenges and opportunities for development journalism in the Ethiopian media landscape.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Development Journalism, Ethiopian Media, Government-Owned Media, Privately-Owned Media, Content Analysis, Social Responsibility Theory, Development Issue Coverage, Censorship, Ethical Conduct, Investigative Journalism, Resource Limitations, Public Culture of Information Exchange.
FAQ: Comprehensive Language Preview of Development Journalism in Ethiopian Media
What is the main topic of this research?
This research investigates the practice of development journalism within the Ethiopian media landscape, comparing coverage of development issues and challenges faced by government-owned and privately-owned media outlets. It uses public-serving development journalism and social responsibility theory as its theoretical framework.
What are the key objectives of this study?
The study aims to compare development issue coverage between government and private media in Ethiopia; analyze challenges faced by both in practicing development journalism; examine the role of ownership, actors, and sources in shaping development news coverage; explore ethical considerations and professional limitations; and assess the impact of structural and self-censorship on development news reporting.
What is included in the Table of Contents?
The Table of Contents includes an Abstract, Introduction, Literature Review, Research Methodology, Data Presentation and Analysis, Discussion, Acknowledgement, and Acronyms/Abbreviations.
What is the methodology used in this research?
The research employs a mixed-methods approach, utilizing content analysis of selected media outlets and in-depth interviews with key stakeholders. The chapter details the sample selection process and addresses potential limitations and biases.
What are the key themes explored in the research?
Key themes include the comparison of development issue coverage between government and private media; challenges faced by both in development journalism practice; the influence of ownership, actors, and sources; ethical considerations and professional limitations; and the impact of censorship on reporting.
What are the key findings presented in the study?
The findings, presented in Chapter 4, systematically analyze development issue coverage in selected government and privately owned media, comparing the nature, quantity, and quality of reporting using statistical data and qualitative findings. Chapter 5 synthesizes these findings, offering explanations and linking them to existing theories and frameworks.
What theoretical frameworks are used?
The study utilizes public-serving development journalism and social responsibility theory as its theoretical framework.
What are the keywords associated with this research?
Keywords include: Development Journalism, Ethiopian Media, Government-Owned Media, Privately-Owned Media, Content Analysis, Social Responsibility Theory, Development Issue Coverage, Censorship, Ethical Conduct, Investigative Journalism, Resource Limitations, Public Culture of Information Exchange.
What is discussed in Chapter 1 (Introduction)?
Chapter 1 introduces the research topic, outlines its significance, establishes the research problem, defines key terms, outlines research objectives, and provides a methodological overview.
What is covered in Chapter 2 (Literature Review)?
Chapter 2 explores existing literature on development journalism, relevant theories (public-serving model and social responsibility theory), the historical context in Ethiopia and internationally, and synthesizes key findings from previous studies.
What is detailed in Chapter 3 (Research Methodology)?
Chapter 3 provides a detailed account of the research design, explaining the methodological choices, data collection and analysis methods (content analysis and interviews), sample selection process, and strategies for mitigating biases.
What is presented in Chapter 4 (Data Presentation and Analysis)?
Chapter 4 presents findings from content analysis and interviews, analyzing development issue coverage in government and privately owned media, comparing reporting nature, quantity, and quality using statistical and qualitative data.
What is discussed in Chapter 5 (Discussion)?
Chapter 5 synthesizes findings, compares development journalism practices in government and privately owned media, provides explanations for identified differences (considering ownership, political context, resources, and ethical challenges), and discusses implications in relation to existing theories.
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- Abayneh Mihret (Autor), 2017, The practice of development journalism in the Ethiopian media landscape, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/374369
