Media, social media and democratic governance [WP1110]

• Human rights, good governance and faith

• Date: Monday 16 May - Monday 28 January, 2013
• Venue: Wiston House

  Wilton Park; Wiston House, Steyning; West Sussex; BN44 3DZ; +44 (0) 1903 815 020

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• Event no.: WP1110
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A strong body of evidence points to the fundamental impact media has on democratic processes and outcomes. The increasing speed of news cycles and explosion of social media have only served to enhance this effect. Increasingly the balance of power is shifting in favour of citizens. Underpinning this shift is people’s ability to communicate with large audiences at minimal cost, interact directly with decision-makers, build social movements rapidly and globally, inform and shape news agendas – all through media and social networks.

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Robin Hart: Programme Director

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