Tag Archives: Kenya

Overrating Privacy

Posted on 07/11/2012 by Echo

by Echo Xie In the discussion of technology and social media, one thing always pops up: privacy. With every step we take to make our communication with each other easier and more seamless, there are always people standing on the … Continue reading →

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Africa: Mobile Innovation and Participatory Development

Posted on 03/14/2012 by declanfahy

(Editor’s Note: Some students in the International Media program at American University are now researching their final capstone projects. These projects will take the form of either scholarly papers, or professional and creative projects. We are posting proposals and updates … Continue reading →

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Kuhonga: Kenya’s Mobile Corruption Reporting

Posted on 02/28/2012 by gseger

by Ginnie Seger A little over a year ago, my weekly trip into the town of Embu, Kenya from my village would be unpredictable to say the least. Potential scenarios would include goats stuffed under my seat, precarious routes and … Continue reading →

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Mapping the Global Landscape About Media for Development

Posted on 02/14/2012 by gseger

by Ginnie Seger Freedom of the press has always been the backbone of democracy, and historically serves the fourth estate — a citizen’s tool against tyranny. Globally, media have developed to serve a similar role, from the corruption reporting through … Continue reading →

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Define Necessity: Reporting or Exploitation?

Posted on 11/28/2011 by gseger

by Ginnie Seger I want you to remember a time you were very sick; maybe it was the flu, or a stomach bug, an accident, or injury. I want you to place yourself in that moment, when you felt vulnerable, … Continue reading →

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