Dick Rooney
Abstract
This paper examines the program content of Papua New Guinea 's only home-based television channel, EMTV. It presents research identifying the extent to which programming reflects the cultural, informational and development needs of the people in the country. It situates this research in the contexts of the history of television in PNG and the experiences of other Pacific Island nations and developing countries. It concludes that while there is evidence that some programs that center on information and development needs are being broadcast the vast majority focuses on entertainment that has no relevance to the lives of Papua new Guineans.
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