BBC Chairman on the role of the World Service

BBC Chairman examines the continuing role of the BBC World Service in providing impartial and trustworthy news to global audiences. 


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Canada: Trust, Democracy and the Public Broadcaster

CBC/Radio-Canada's President reflects on how they strive to retain through three factors: ability, affinity and authenticity. 


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Maria Ressa & Rappler acquitted of four charges

The Court of Tax Appeals has acquitted Maria Ressa and Rappler of four charges of tax evasion, although three charges are still pending.


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PBS announces slate of climate programming

The US' public broadcaster, PBS, has announced a host of climate and environmental programming for the year ahead.


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Israel: Kan threatened with privatisation

The new Communications Minister has said there is “no place” for public broadcasting in Israel, as he threatens Kan with privatisation.


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SABC licence fee to be scrapped

The South African government is moving ahead with plans to scrap the TV licence fee which funds SABC and replace it with a household levy.


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Brazil: Journalists attacked during riots

PMA condemns the attacks on journalists as democratic institutions were stormed in Brazil's capital by pro-Bolsonaro supporters.


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Privatisation off the table for Channel 4 and EBC

The UK government is to scrap plans to privatise Channel 4, while Brazil’s new government has saved EBC from privatisation.


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Cilla Benkö on 2023

2022 was a dark year, with more journalists imprisoned than ever before, writes Cilla Benkö, DG of Swedish Radio, as she looks ahead to 2023.


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PMA in 2022: Reflecting and looking ahead

As we finish the year, PMA's CEO, Kristian Porter – who took up the position in April – considers our work in 2022, and what comes next.


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