PMA welcomes two new Board members
We warmly welcome Cilla Benkö and Odette Campbell as the newest members of the Public Media Alliance Board.
Swedish Radio joins the Public Media Alliance
We are proud to announce that Swedish Radio have become members of the Public Media Alliance (PMA), the largest global association of public broadcasters, with its CEO Cilla Benkö joining the PMA Board.
Media freedom concerns surround South Africa’s public broadcaster
The presence of military personnel at SABC premises causes concern for editorial independence among staff and press freedom groups.
PSM Weekly | 11 – 17 August 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
New regulator could further restrict media freedom in Pakistan
While PMA welcomes comments that suggest support for media freedom, we are increasingly concerned by the bleak reality in Pakistan as authorities tighten their grip on independent media and critical voices.
Turkish government continues to limit independent and foreign-funded media
Limits, fines, attacks, and incoming media legislation demonstrate Turkey's continued crackdown on editorial independence and pluralism.
Poland: Senate must reject media ownership bill
PMA calls on Poland’s Senate to reject the controversial media ownership bill, which poses a serious threat to media independence and pluralism.
The group guarding NZ’s media freedom
New Zealand is ranked eighth best nation in the world when it comes to the freedom of journalists to report without fear. So why does it need a Media Freedom Committee?
PSM and climate change: Covering the crisis
Public media must use their reach, scale and values to lead in covering the ‘defining issue of our time.'
PSM Weekly | 4 – 10 August 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.