edition-dw-akademie-in-the-service-of-the-public-functions-and-transformation-of-media-in-developing-countries-pdf

General Functions I: Political SphereFunction Radio Pio XII, Siglo XX (Bolivia) Vokaribe (Colombia)Information:comprehensive, balanced,objective – and alsoregional news.YesBut journalistic quality of news varies andcommentaries are not always based onbroader fact checking; national news comesfrom network ErbolPartiallyFocus on local cultural news, programmingis still in pilot phase, comprehensive newscoverage is not the main goalAll political parties havethe opportunity to speakin the program and arepresent in interviews,sound bites etc.YesSympathies with President Evo Morales wereevident in the first years of his government.YesDifferent local actors are generally involvedin the programs.Criticism of politicalactors (government,administration,other political actors)YesNo direct confrontation, criticism is basedon specific technical aspects, e.g., contaminationand working conditions in miningcooperatives.PartiallyIt is not the goal of Vokaribe to promote politicaldebates, as the focus is much more onculture and urban peaceful coexistence.Societal criticism(social actors, individuals,problems in society)PartiallyBut problems are criticized cautiously.PartiallyFor instance, related to situation of violencein the neighborhood.Moderation of debate/democratic facilitationYesPio XII facilitates debate.Not clear, as the radio is still in pilot phase.Social/politicalorientationYesThere is a good information spectrum andspecific local issues, like intercultural relationships,discrimination, and autonomy(self-government) are addressed, sometimestoo superficially.Not clear.Agenda setting/investigative journalismPartiallyPio XII has registered improvement inbackground information but research andinvestigative journalism is only incipient.Not clearVokaribe has positioned the idea ofcommunity radio for this area, which isalready an impact.254