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What it means to be a ‘host broadcaster’: 5 key takeaways

In the latest episode of PMA’s podcast, we speak to the EBC and SABC, after they were the designated host broadcaster…

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Roundtable: Indigenous Archiving

This event will explore Indigenous knowledge, cross-cultural exchange, & the responsibilities when working with…

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Celebrating the rare victories for public media

The first three months of 2026 has seen victories for public media in Switzerland and the US, when both were facing…

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Legal claims, transparency boards & funding restructures | The PMA Briefing

VOA journalists sue the White House again, ORF launches transparency board, and funding uncertainty for public media in…

PSM Weekly | 25 – 31 March 2026

PMA's weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.

Applications open for media literacy training in the Caribbean

Applications are open for PMA's free MIL training workshops in Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago. Deadline: 20…

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On Our Radar | 27 March 2026

This edition: Hungary's election and public media reform, and a withdrawn but alarming Czech licence fee amendment.

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PMA joins statement raising concerns over public media funding in Czechia

The Czechia government recently proposed providing concessions for some citizens, which would see a major reduction in…

SABC at 50: Why local identity is the future of global media

Local identity may be a public broadcaster's greatest asset, says SABC as the corporation celebrates 50 years of…

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Strikes, strategic goals & a decisive election | The PMA Briefing

ABC journalists go on strike; Swedish Radio sets new goals; public media are in the firing line in Hungary and…

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PSM Weekly | 18 – 24 March 2026

PMA's weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.

PMA congratulates Muinjo on appointment as new DG of NBC

The Public Media Alliance congratulates Menesia Muinjo on her appointment as the new Director General of NBC.

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PMA joins other media organisations in warning against LRT law changes

PMA joined other PSM and press freedom organisations to express their concern regarding the proposed amendments to the…

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How international public service media circumvent blocks

What tools do international public service media use to circumvent government-imposed blocks to news media?

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Controversial laws, accusations of bias, and navigating the digital era | The PMA Briefing

Control over KAN funding back on the agenda, LRT reform bill passes, and RTVC faces accusations of pro-gov't bias.

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PSM Weekly | 11 – 17 March 2026

PMA's weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.

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New collective launches to support Indigenous representation, storytelling and languages

Indigenous Partnerships in Public Media is founded by a group of public service media organisations and Indigenous…

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On Our Radar | 13 March 2026

This edition: An NHK journalist detained in Iran, BHRT's funding crisis, the future of USAGM & VOA, and a threat to…