> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/journalism-and-media/handbooks.md).

# Handbooks

## [Open Internet for Democracy Advocacy Playbook (2019)](https://openinternet.global/resources/open-internet-playbook)

The Open Internet for Democracy Advocacy Playbook serves as a companion piece to the Democratic Principles for an Open Internet, which is a framework for understanding what principles must be upheld in order for the internet to foster democracy.

The initial draft of this Playbook was developed by the 2018 Open Internet for Democracy Leaders - digital rights advocates from six countries - as part of an effort to help their peers learn from the experiences of others. Their experiences demonstrate that the determination to preserve an inclusive, open internet for civic and economic opportunity exists around the world, despite authoritarian governments, limited tech awareness, or low internet penetration. The Playbook includes ideas and recommendations for the advocates of digital freedoms, focusing on tailored approaches to advocacy that apply across diverse local contexts.

## Handbook of Global Media and Communication Policy (2011) – ROBIN MANSELL & MARC RABOY

[The Handbook of Global Media and Communication Policy ](https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9781444395433)offers insights into the boundaries of this field of study, assesses why it is important, who is affected, and with what political, economic, social and cultural consequences.

* Provides the most up to date and comprehensive collection of essays from top scholars in the field
* Includes contributions from western and eastern Europe, North and Central America, Africa and Asia
* Offers new conceptual frameworks and new methodologies for mapping the contours of emergent global media and communication policy
* Draws on theory and empirical research to offer multiple perspectives on the local, national, regional and global forums in which policy debate occurs


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