Project Overview
“New Media and the Informed Citizen” is a comparative study of the use of new media and its impact on the political system in Malaysia and Australia. There are three parts to the project - a research paper, a website, and an international symposium which was held in Brisbane in July. The project is funded by the Australia-Malaysia Institute, a unit of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia and is being undertaken by a team from Paradigm Infinitum, an Australian based consultancy and training organisation.
In undertaking this project, the project team will travel to Malaysia to interview politicians, policy makers, government officials, journalists and bloggers to gain their views on how new media has affected the democratic process in Malaysia.
The project deliverables are scheduled as follows:
- Symposium, 24th July 2009
- Report, September 2009
- Website, to be hosted for two years
Paradigm Infinitum
Paradigm Infinitum is an Australian based consultancy that provides business solutions, institutional development and international business engagement by offering consulting, training and contracting services.
We help organisations to map their competitive position and craft their market entry strategies by helping clients to develop a good understanding of how to do business in Asia and Australia through contextual analysis of social-cultural, regulatory, economic, political and technological factors. Having an intimate understanding of the strategic and political environment coupled with extensive business and government networks allows Paradigm Infinitum to assist organisations to engage with business and governments in Asia and Australia.
The enterprise brings together professionals with extensive and diverse experiences in Australia, Africa, Asia, the US and Europe, in a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, food, textiles, government, international development, professional services and technology.
Our core capabilities include consulting, contracting, training and advisory services in the following areas:
- Management and strategy
- International business development
- Executive development
- Education and training
- E-Learning
- Web development
- Water and sanitation
- Policing, law and justice
- Security and emergency management
- Sustainable development
- Interims management
Paradigm Infinitum
320 Adelaide Street
BRISBANE QLD 4000
Tel: 0438 750 899 or 0419 008 378
Website: www.paradigminfinitum.com
e-mail: info@paradigminfinitum.com
The Australia-Malaysia Institute (AMI) is an institution run by the Australian Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The AMI was established in 2005 and seeks to promote Australia's interests in Malaysia. The AMI funds projects such as "New Media and the Informed Citizen" to increase mutual understanding between Australians and Malaysians on both a person-to-person basis and institutional basis. Media is currently a priority area for the AMI, and projects such as this will help to encourage professional links between Australians and Malaysians in the media industry.
Australia-Malaysia Institute Secretariat
South East Asia Division
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
RG Casey Building
John McEwen Crescent
BARTON ACT 0221
Tel (02) 6261 3202
Fax (02) 6261 2342
Website: www.dfat.gov.au/ami
e-mail: ausmalaysia.institute@dfat.gov.au
