Deutsche Welle states that they took English and French off shortwave due to a
"great decline in usage". For the remaining services the further development
will be monitored and, if necessary, action be taken.
Following figures
of weekly reach have been revealed: Amharic 25 percent in 2007, 5 percent in
2014. They add that this is still more than VOA Amharic with 3 percent in
2014.
Dari and Pashto: In 2013 9 and 8 percent, respectively, in 2016 1
and 2 percent. Here DW adds that other broadcasters saw "just" a reduction by 30
to 50 percent, not such a collapse, because they have more FM outlets in
Afghanistan.
DW states that its Arabic service is of great importance
"due to the predominance of the Anglo-American perspective".
Further
plannings: More engagement in the USA "due to already existing and to be
expected further conflicts in transatlantic relations". If they get sufficient
funding: Launching a TV channel for Turkey (where they expect a possible need
for circumvention tools in future) and language services in Yoruba, Igbo,
Africa-Pidgin, Somali, Kurdish and Tamil.
http://dip21.bundestag.de/dip21/btd/19/003/1900372.pdf
http://dip21.bundestag.de/dip21/btd/19/003/1900373.pdf
(Kai Ludwig via WOR ml)
