This week, @vox_dev we decided to tackle the broader qu of the role of media in development. Clearly, media & social media are extremely persuasive & have important effects in the developed world. High time to build a series around similar issues in the developing world. Enjoy!
First, a fantastic piece by @david_yang: “internet censorship in China is effective not just because the regime makes it difficult to access sensitive information but also because it fosters an environment in which citizens do not demand this information” goo.gl/kP4wvf
Second, really cool evidence from #Nigeria based on the @MTV show @MTVShuga shows the impacts of TV/edutainment: it can promote safer sexual practices (mainly through learning & not social conformity). By #AbhijitBanerjee @elianalaferrara & #VictorOrozco goo.gl/SG1MYv
Last but not least in our @vox_dev media series, a mind boggling article on how the Chinese government uses social media to surveil protests, monitor local officials & disseminate propaganda. Really amazing data!! By #BeiQin, #DavidStromberg & #YanhuiWu goo.gl/MiW2fJ
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