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Ghana: New funding model must support GBC’s sustainability and independence
The President of Ghana recently expressed a desire to move away from the current licence fee to an alternative funding model for GBC.
Financial crisis, clarity on reforms, and strikes called off | The PMA Briefing
BHRT is mired in a financial hole; from 11 to four for Dutch public media; and Gabon’s state media workers have called off a strike.
PSM Weekly | 21 – 27 January 2026
PMA's weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
On Our Radar | 23 January 2026
We take a look at developments in Albania, where its public broadcaster, RTSH, is under threat of closure.
The two questions shaping the public media funding debate in 2026
Is the licence fee on the brink of extinction? With direct government funding in vogue, should we be concerned?
BBC Group and YouTube announce new strategic partnership
The BBC Group and Youtube announce a new strategic partnership to deliver for audiences and support UK creators.
Media Uncovered
Listen to our new podcast uncovering and providing insights into the world of public interest media
Events, Projects & Research
UNESCO IPDC supports two 2026 projects with PMA
PMA has been awarded two project funds through UNESCO’s IPDC, a specialised UN committee for media development.
ARD joins the Public Media Alliance
PMA looks forward to collaborating with ARD on global public media challenges such as prominence and discoverability.
How collaboration is fuelling the mission of public media and PMA | CEO Message
As 2025 comes to an end, PMA's CEO reflects on this busy year which saw many challenges for PSM but also successful projects for PMA.
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