NationStates Jolt Archive


"UN TELEVISION SYSTEM" resolution up for vote now

The Human Beings
18-09-2004, 13:33
Sponsor Region: THE HUMAN UNION

Resolution to establish the UNITED NATIONS TELEVISION (UNTV) network and broadcasting partnership system.

Fully aware that the UN needs more media attention to promote our cause and message.

Recognizing that media can serve to promote democracy by making the UN more transparent, accessible, accountable and democratically excellent.

Convinced television can act as a pro-active preventive diplomacy tool.

Affirming the above, the UN has agreed to authorize the establishment of a dedicated UN television station (UNTV) managed by the United Nations Audiovisual Department (UNAD).

UNTV shall be broadcasted through the establishment of long-term broadcasting partnerships with TV companies/networks worldwide. Adequate air time will be purchased to broadcast UNTV for 20 hours a month in at least one municipal market and on a single network primarily in each nation-state that has a minimum population of 250 million.

Understanding TV air time rates depend on location, time of day, network, audience, availability, supply and demand; the UN Audiovisual Department affirms it will purchase air time only after calculating the best cost-benefit analysis and air time rates, and is subject to regular scrutiny

Video tapping and production of all UN programs (documentaries, films, etc), conferences, round-table discussions, weekly news, and votes will be conducted exclusively by the UN Audiovisual Department.

Affirming that only participating nation-states will contribute to the budget of UNTV, and that UNTV will never receive more than 5% or less than 2% of the total UN budget.

Proclaims any UN member nation-state may purchase additional air time from any participating network if they believe it is in their best interest to promote a particular cause.

In addition, UNAD is authorized to sell UN programs (documentaries, films, etc) in its archive to any network in any nation-state, and to use this revenue to contribute to its budget.

Calls upon the UNAD to begin to take all necessary action immediately and to engage in a pro-active marketing campaign with earmarked funds.
Hersfold
18-09-2004, 13:42
Um... Your topic is slightly misleading. "Up for Vote" means that a proposal has reached quorum (gotten the 136 approvals), and is on the UN's main page, like The Law of The Sea is now. If it is possible for you to do so, couuld you edit the title, or could a mod if one of them happens by?

Also, it's not actually a resolution until is passed the vote and is implemented.
Frisbeeteria
18-09-2004, 16:12
Affirming that only participating nation-states will contribute to the budget of UNTV, and that UNTV will never receive more than 5% or less than 2% of the total UN budget.
Folks keep posting numbers like this, thinking that they are very small percentages, but they're HUGE. Think about it - do the combined television stations in your city comprise 2% of the employed people or 2% of the overall budget? It's probably more like .0002%, with a maximum of .005%.

You need to toss the entire line quoted above. It doesn't add to your argument, and its inclusion makes support untenable. Oh, by the way ... the UN doesn't have a budget. We're working on a funding mechanism, but there isn't one yet. There are half a dozen other arguments I could include, but I'm not going to bother. Either realize this is a mistake and take it out, or leave it in and watch it die. Matters not at all to me - one less fluff proposal in the queue.
Hersfold
19-09-2004, 15:12
Speaking of which, did Sophista's proposal survive that Moderation debate?