The program aims to empower local communities to develop pathways to overcome the worsening poverty situation due to the prolonged Covid-19 pandemic. The program addresses the role of media particularly CRs in supporting the marginalized local communities in the fight against pandemic-induced impoverishment through inclusive community radio programming. Poverty reduction has been one of AMARC Asia-Pacific's
Author: AMARC-AP
Poverty Alleviation & Community Development
Fact Checking
Community Radio as a Solution to the Rapidly Growing Menace of Fake News While deliberately produced disinformation are not new to the media or its consumers, the onslaughts of fake news have gathered alarming magnitude and influence in recent times. In the last ten years, the Asia-Pacific region has seen rapid expansion of smartphone
The State of Community Media in Fiji Islands
Fiji has an active media sector, with several private television stations, radio stations, and newspapers. However, the 2010 Media Industry Development Decree has had a significant impact on the communication environment in Fiji.
The State of Community Media in Papua New Guinea
PNG’s mainstream mass media, including radio, television and print, is the most vibrant and diverse in the region. Media penetration is highest in urban areas where the English-speaking populations live.
The State of Community Media in Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste’s media sector is in the early stages of development. Much like the experience in other developing democracies, the Timor-Leste media community has to deal with limited resources and training.
The State of Community Media in Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands’ media industry is a fast-growing one. A unique feature of the media industry in Solomon Islands is youth employment. Solomon Islands has a population with 70 percent of people under the age of 29, and the media industry primarily comprises young people.
Improved Women’s Participation in Community Radios in Asia-Pacific
Early results show more women participating community radios in Asia Pacific
The Women's International Network of AMARC Asia-Pacific (AMARC-WIN AP) is conducting a survey on women in Community Radio in Asia Pacific region.