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Public Broadcasting System

Media that ensures diversity of content, independent of commercial pressures, and is accessible to all segments of society.

Net Neutrality

The principle that Internet Service Providers must treat all data on the internet the same, without discrimination.

Market Model

A media model that operates on a profit-driven basis, relying on advertisements and subscriptions.

Public Sphere Model

A media model that serves the public good, focusing on informed citizenship and the dissemination of diverse ideas.

Economies of Scale

Cost advantages that enterprises obtain due to their scale of operation, decreasing cost per unit as the company grows.

B2B

Refers to transactions between businesses, typically involving wholesale trade or services.

E-Commerce

Buying and selling of goods/services over the internet, which can include B2B, B2C, or C2C transactions.

E-Government

The use of digital technologies by government entities to provide services, engage with citizens, and promote transparency.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)

A document adopted by the United Nations in 1948, promoting and protecting human rights and freedoms for all.

Genocide

Intentional action to destroy a national, ethnical, racial, or religious group.

War Crimes

Violations of the laws of war, including killing civilians or prisoners of war.

Protectionism

Government actions that restrict international trade to protect local industries, including tariffs and subsidies.

Push Factors

Conditions that drive people to leave their home country, such as conflict or lack of opportunity.

Pull Factors

Conditions that attract people to a new country, such as better job prospects or political stability.

Geneva Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees

An international treaty that outlines the protection of refugees and host countries' responsibilities.

International Organization for Migration (IOM)

An organization that supports safe and humane migration by providing services and conducting research.

Global Citizenship

Recognizing oneself as part of a broader global community with shared responsibilities for addressing global challenges.

Progress on Gender Inequality

Advancements in gender equality in education and political participation, although challenges remain.

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

Organisms whose genetic material has been altered, used in agriculture but raising health and ethical concerns.

General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)

A multilateral agreement aimed at reducing tariffs and trade barriers, replaced by the WTO in 1995.

Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA)

A U.S. law aimed at protecting marine mammal species from harm and recognizing their importance in ecosystems.

OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development)

An organization that promotes policies for improving economic and social well-being worldwide.

Ozone Depletion

The thinning of the Earth's ozone layer primarily due to CFCs.

National Development

Improvement in the economic, social, and political conditions of a country.