Controversy on the Revision of the Broadcasting Law, Challenges of the Information Society, and Democratization in the Digital Era: Policy and Political Perspectives

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10.2991/978-2-38476-340-5_19How to use a DOI?

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Broadcasting; democratization; information society; digital era

Abstract

The dynamics of politics and democratic life in Indonesia today are strongly influenced by the development of communication and information technology. This has implications for the realization of an information society that demands an increasingly democratic government. Information literate citizens demand that the government be more open, responsive and accountable, including in the process of public policy formulation. Therefore, the plan to revise Law No. 32/2002 on Broadcasting has become a matter of public debate, as a normal part of national life. This research aims to discuss the controversy of Broadcasting Bill revision in relation to the challenges of information society and democratization in digital era from the perspective of public policy and politics. The research uses normative juridical method and literature review. The research concludes that the revision of Broadcasting Law is a necessity, but it must be based on public policy principles. Policy formulation as one of the stages that must be passed in the process of revising the Broadcasting Bill does not pay attention to public policy principles. Openness, participation and accountability of this revision process are real challenges in the information society. In Indonesia's position as a democracy and a state of law, public information disclosure is an integral part of governance, including when formulating public policies. Public participation in the formation of public policy is getting higher along with the formation of the information society and digital society. In the current digital era, there are great challenges for the Parliament and the government to be aspirational and responsive to public interests regarding freedom of press and opinion.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Deni Nurdyana Hadimin
AU  - Tatang Sudrajat
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/12/25
TI  - Controversy on the Revision of the Broadcasting Law, Challenges of the Information Society, and Democratization in the Digital Era: Policy and Political Perspectives
BT  - Proceedings of the 6th Open Society Conference (OSC 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 216
EP  - 227
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-340-5_19
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-340-5_19
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