People


Individuals who are directly involved in or have an active interest in thematic areas and topics that are relevant to Global Media Policy. They can be researchers, advocates, policy makers or others.

Types


Resources


Complementary sources of knowledge that are relevant to render a complete picture of global media policy as a field of research and practice. These can be academic publications, policy-related documents that have been elaborated outside of formal processes, research projects, repositories, web-portals, course and training materials, and conference proceedings.

Policy Process


Policy Documents


Inputs or outcomes of formal institutional processes at different levels (national, regional, international, etc.). These can be elaborated by individuals or organizational actors and include briefs, reports, policy statements, legislative and regulatory texts, conventions etc. Such documents can be of binding or non binding nature.

Levels


Organizational Actors


Entities (institutions, associations, corporations, networks, etc.) that have stakes in the issues and/or participate in global media policy-making and governance processes. Actors can be governmental, non governmental or multi-stakeholder; they can represent different interests (public or private) and can operate at different levels (national, regional, international, etc.).

Themes


 

Global Media Policy (GMP) encompasses the institutions, processes and interactions between various actors in policy-oriented processes that concern the domain of media and communication.

Mapping GMP allows to identify actors, processes, outcomes and resources; foster access to relevant information; build and share new and existing knowledge; stimulate worldwide collaboration and enhance actors' capacities to intervene in policy settings.

This website includes an evolving database on GMP, conceived as a resource for the development of visual maps and scientific analysis.

Data is being collected within thematic sections and specific domains of the field, the so-called Islands. Each Island is created and maintained by a team or an individual. Scholars and advocates who are interested in creating an Island in their field of interest and expertise are welcome to contact us. Currently, content is being created in Islands such as: 

You will find a list of all Islands here.