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Energy crisis, funding uncertainty & bias accusations | The PMA Briefing
- Thailand: Thai PBS launches energy saving programme to cut costs during national energy crisis
- South Africa: Licence fee reforms set to drag on for years
- Canada: CBC/Radio-Canada president refutes accusations of bias; highlights their contribution to the media ecosystem
- Global: International public service media meet in Tokyo for summit
- Colombia: IAHCR warns of a hostile information environment driven by a partisan Inravisión
- Czechia & Lithuania: Strikes and protests in support of public media against government interventions
More public media headlines in the latest PSM Weekly.
Features & Analysis
WPFD 2026: Why press freedom matters for disaster preparedness and resilience
Public media are critical partners in disaster preparedness and response, but to be effective, independence is paramount.
Statements & Advocacy
RightsCon 2026 Cancellation Is a Blow to Civil Society, Free Expression & Right to Assembly
PMA has joined members of GFMD & IFEX in condemning the Zambian government’s decision to force the last-minute cancellation of RightsCon 2026.
PMA joins statement warning against new Czech PSM funding bill
PMA joins the MFRR in a call to the EC to assess a new PSM funding bill in Czech Republic, as concerns rise over compatibility with EMFA.
On Our Radar | 22 April 2026
This edition: Hungary's post-election pledge to overhaul state media, and a new parliamentary inquiry into RTVE raises concerns.
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PMA Trainer Grant: Advancing Investigative Journalism in Belize
This year's first PMA Trainer Grant workshop focused on advancing investigative journalism at Greater Belize Media.
Workshop: Disaster-ready media and information ecosystems
A joint workshop by PMA & UNESCO introducing media to the Model Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan for Media Institutions.
Roundtable: Indigenous Archiving
This event will explore Indigenous knowledge, cross-cultural exchange, & the responsibilities when working with culturally sensitive material.
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