Beschreibung:
The purpose of this study is to identify the media discourse on the subject of avoided deforestation in Cameroon and the authors of that discourse. A second purpose is to understand the changes in such discourse whilst identifying levels and centres of interest in order to assess the evolution of REDD+ in the country. The study also identifies reforms being discussed, both on the REDD+ process and at a broader level, and identifies the main actors and the implications of Cameroon media discourse on effectiveness, efficiency, equity and co-benefits (3Es+). This analysis is based on articles published between December 2005 and December 2009 in three carefully selected national newspapers using specific criteria. They were Cameroun Tribune, Le Messager and The Post. The first is a government paper and the others are generally considered to have a critical eye on current events. To better understand the perception of media people on this issue, 12 journalists were interviewed. The results are presented and discussed bearing in mind the media’s contextual conditions. A preliminary chapter provides elements to better understand the media sector and its influence on discussions about the media landscape for environment and development issues in Cameroon ...