MA MCJ 10th year (2011)

Media Management in Nepal - Bista (2015)

Media Management in Nepal

Janardan Bista

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Abstract:

The management of media institutions is less debated topic in Nepal. All the debate, discussions and even research are focused more on the rights of journalists and press freedom. All the efforts from government and non-government sector are more concentrated on how to promote freedom of expression and protect right to know of people through the use of mass media. There are already various laws, rules and regulations to regularize and protect media sector in the country. The proposed new constitution will be proved further press-friendly, as it is all set to mention press freedom in the preamble and media rights have been accepted as fundamental rights of the people. But the question is — can all these things be achieved in absence of competent management practices within media houses? The answer is obviously a big ‘No'. The fact is — incompetent and poorly-managed media cannot produce quality contents. This research article tries to explore the understanding and status of media management in Nepal — an eye-opener for media-owners and managers to adopt professional management practices at one hand and to pave ways for further research in this area.

Keywords: media management, professional practice, media institutions, ownerships, public enterprises.

Citations

APA (6th edition): 

Bista, J. (2015, July). Media Management in Nepal. KCC Media Journal, I(1), 30-36.

MLA (7th edition): 

Bista, Janardan. "Media Management in Nepal". KCC Media Journal I:1. (2015): 30-36.

Community Radio - Dr. Acharya (2015)

Community Radio: Concepts and Practices in Nepal

Suresh Acharya, Ph.D.

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Abstract:

Radio broadcasting has proved an effective media in countries like Nepal, where majority of people are illiterate, economically poor and live in remote areas. Radio broadcasting is still the only means of mass communication for many to get information, entertainment and education. In this context, the invention of FM technology has brought revolution in the field of radio broadcasting. Furthermore, the emergence of the concept of community radio broadcasting has provided an immense opportunity for community people to own radio broadcasting, gain participation in news and program-production and independently run radio stations for the welfare of their community. But, this research has found the situation of community radio broadcasting in Nepal is not as optimistic, as many community radio stations either lack the competencies to run radio stations under this concept or they have an obligation to make money for survival instead of adopting non-profit motive of community radio. This article also tries to distinguish community radio and commercial radio, that is often seen intermingled with each other.

Keywords: community, commercial, FM radio, radio broadcasting, license, transmitter, radio programme.

Citations

APA (6th edition): 

Acharya, S. (2015, July). Community Radio: Concepts and Practices in Nepal. KCC Media Journal, I(1), 17-22.

MLA (7th edition): 

Acharya, Suresh. "Community Radio: Concepts and Practices in Nepal". KCC Media Journal I:1. (2015): 17-22.