Title: Political development and the media in CambodiaSubmitted by: Sue Downie, Monash Asia Institute, Monash University, AustraliaToday, development includes political, social and cultural as well as economic development. Political development includes acceptance of political opposition parties, political debate, associations and non-government organisations, and freedom of the media. This paper looks at: a) political development in Cambodia since the beginning of the UN peacekeeping mission in 1991 to today, with particular focus on activities before, during and after the July 1998 election and the controversy surrounding the formation of the new government; b) to what extent proliferation of the media, as outlined by Sek Barisoth, and the quality of publications and broadcasts is an indication of political development in Cambodia since 1991; and c) to what extent the media recognises and reports on aspects of political development, especially the activities of opposition parties and political debate inside and outside the National Assembly. Return to Abstracts menuCarol Burnett Phone: 61 - 3 - 9349 1899 Email: c.burnett@asialink.unimelb.edu.au
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