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Fresh Angles Series: Carol-Ann Gleason and the Digital in the African Context

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

By JK Fowler

Carol-Ann Gleason is a development specialist with a multidisciplinary expertiseonAfrican politics and international political dynamics. Her work focuses on contemporary political frameworks, the variables of globalization and social mobility, the character of civil society in a digitized world, and the impact digital technologies and new medias have in amplifying the voice of ordinary citizens. She holds a B.A. in Democracy and Cultural Pluralism from The New School in New York City and a Masters of Global Media and Post-national Communication from the University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies.

Further Resources:

Stimulus Projects

Geo Girls Citizen Journalism Program

Interview Date: February 12, 2011

Written and Produced by: JK Fowler (www.roaminghills.com)

Music by: Damon Albarn and Malian Musicians (Song: "Le Relax"; Album: Mali Music)

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J.K. Fowler is an adjunct professor, writer, doctoral candidate at the European Graduate School and audio engineer currently living in Brooklyn, N.Y.