Media Policy for the Digital Age [Paperback]

Traditionally, the Netherlands has enjoyed status as a test market for new media. But in the past decade, such innovations have been severely hampered by questions about the future of public broadcasting. This issue has led to abundant political grandstanding, but little in the way of definitive policymaking. In February 2005, the Scientific Council for Government Policy published a report with practical policy suggestions.Media Policy for the Digital Agesummarizes the Council’s recommendations, giving readers outside the Netherlands insight into the issues at stake and possible solutions, as well as a concise analysis that tackles the challenges of making robust media policy for the twenty-first century.

The Netherlands Scientific Council for Government Policy(WRR) is an independent think tank for the Dutch government.

Preface

 

 

2.1  A Dynamic but Complex Media Landscape

2.2  Fast Commercial Marketplace, Slow Government Response

2.3  Aims and Scope of the Report

2.4  Definitions of the Media Landscape

2.5  Values that Inspire and Legitimate the Definition of Public Interests

     2.5.1  Freedom and Equality

     2.5.2  Accessibility

     2.5.3  Independence

     2.5.4  Pluralism

 

3.1  Major Characteristics of the Media Landscape in the Digital Age

3.2  Will Traditional Values Do?  A Fresh Look and the Need for a Broader Perspective