The Role Of The Media In Globalizing The Third World Countries. A Case Study Of The Internet In Kansanga-Kampala (Uganda)

ABSTRACT

This research work attempted to find out what role the medial (Internet) has

played in globalizing the third world countries. In this study, Uganda was

used to represent these nations. The study looked at the different facets of

the Internet and its contributions to Uganda. Data for this study was colleted

through the use of questionnaires and Interviews. The instnunents

particularly sought the people's knowledge about the Inte1net and

globalization, and generally the contribution that were needed for effective

Internet usage so that Uganda too could enjoy the benefits and fruits of

globalization. It was administered at kansanga a suburb of Kampala city.

Data collected was analyzed descriptively by the use of percentages and

graphs. The study was carried out benveen December 2005 and August 2006. The estimated cost was 300.000Ugs.