text: oftheinternational dissemination ofinformation, answers whicharesouqhtinthe frameofanewworldinformation andcomm~nication order. Nobodycanoverlook theenormous differences stillexisting intheapproach to suchaneworder,thavariouspriorities andpolitical concepts. Ontheother hand,acertain basicconsensus prevailin~ inthedebates cannotbedenied. Ithasbecomeobvious thatthepresent et[uc~~res ofinternational information circulation arenolongerinlinewiththeconditions ofthe1980s,thetendencies ininternational relations aswe11aswiththerequirements ofStates. Manystatements thathavebeenmadepointtothefactthattheshareof developing countries intheinternational exchange ofinformation isstill inadeqüately low.Quantitative disproportions whichareoftendesignated asa one-way roadofinformation exchange aretakenasthecauseofqualitative problems regarding thecontents ofinformation. TheDeclaration oftheJakarta Conference ofMinisters ofInformation of Non-Aligned Countries underlines: "theNon-Aligned andot.herdeve10ping countries areadverse1y affected bythefactthattheinternational masscommunication media aredominated bythetransnational newsagencies andcorporate structures which exercise amonopoly overtheworld's majorcommunication media,andconsequently command amonopoly overtheinternational distribution ofthenews". ~~overcome theseineaualities, tostrengthen themediasystems inthe develop~.1g countri~s andtodevelop newfieldsforanequalconstructive international co-operation ininformation remains oneofthekeytaskswithwhich theinternational community isfaced. Theforthcoming twenty-fifth anniversary of t.headoption oftheDeclaration ontheGranting ofIndependence toColonial Countries andPeoples recalls thatinformation sovereignty isaconstitutent part oftheentiresystemofindependence andself-determination ofStates. TheInternational Programme fortheDeve10pment ofCommunication inthe framework ofUNESCOhasprovedtobeimportant fortheestablishment ofnational communication infrastructureS. However, itisprecisely UNESCOwhoseoutstanding roleinthediscussion ofinformation isundeniable, whichinitsresolutions aqain andagainpointstothefactthattheMereexistence oftechnically sophisticated communication systems does no~yetconstitute thesolution toaIlquestions. Fo~ instance, theacquisition ofmoderntechnology mustnotcreate newlasting dependencies. Equality, justice, mutua1.benefit mustbasically becomethe foundation oftheworking together ofStates. Itiswithout doubtthatthe twenty-third UNESCOGeneral Conference atSofiàthisyearwillsubmitnewideasto thatend. 1fullysharethe~iewofmydistinguished predecessor, Mr.MorenoSalcedo fromthePhilippines, whosesctivities forthisCommittee havefoundhigh recognition, thatthedebateoninternational information issuesmustservethe preparation ofhumanthinking conducive toanewbeginriing intherelations between Statesandpeoples. Information andcommunication areessential components ofhumanrights. Without theimplementation oftherightofpeop1estainfotmandtoheinformed, therecannotbeanynewworldinformation andcommunication order. Adtive participation intheexchange ofinformation, Qccesstothe~edia,variety of information sources arekeyelements ofthenewordertobecreated. -46-fr De ex mu st po be an fo Un mOI ac1 re. Se< Fo' to anl drl ed Go of mo De di re re me ef to Th th ch agYet,likeinallfields ofhumanrightsitisalsotrueofinformation: freedoms andrightsaretobelinked withduties. Asisstated intheUniversal Declaration ofHumanRights of1948,they,andlouote, "mayinnocasebe exercised contrary tothepurposes andprinciples oftheUnited Nations", andthus mustbeobserved according togenerally accepted provisions ofinternational law. 1 •Whatisnecessary istoutilize thehighpotential ofthemassmediafor creating aclimate ofconfidence amongStates andpeoples. Themediabearagreat responsibility through theirinfluence onsafeguarding lasting peace, onrelations ofgood-neiqhbourliness andmutually beneficial co-operation between States. What wasstated in1979intheMacBride report onthestudyofcommunication problems is
analysis: This text appears to be a discussion about the importance of information dissemination and communication in the context of international relations and human rights. It highlights the need for equal access to information, the role of mass media in shaping public opinion, and the importance of utilizing technology for the benefit of all. The text also touches on the theme of information sovereignty and the need for a new world information and communication order.