4th October 2016
Former EBC President discusses the status of public media in Brazil
With the recent changes in government, public service media in Brazil is constantly under pressure.
27th September 2016
The future remains uncertain for public service media in Brazil
The future of public media in Brazil is now even more precarious after new provisional measure is proposed by the government.
26th September 2016
French public media needs “thorough review”
Public media in France has been under critique as an industry that is losing sight of one of its core missions: democratising access to culture.
16th September 2016
Maldivian government warns against involvement with Al-Jazeera documentary
The Maldivian majority party has threatened to use defamation laws to punish those involved in producing or broadcasting a documentary that uncovers corruption in the country, produced by Al-Jazeera.
6th September 2016
Foreign journalists in Maldives to require background checks
Media professionals will be now face restrictions to work in the Maldives, as the government has now disposed new immigration rules.
12th August 2016
Why don't we shut down the public service broadcaster?
Jawhar Sirdar, CEO, Prasar Bharati contextualises the reasons why India has and needs an effective public service broadcaster.
26th July 2016
ABU sets up media plan for climate change & disaster risk reduction reporting
During the 2nd ABU Media Summit on Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction, participants from more than 25 countries agreed on a new media plan to better inform the public about climate change and disaster risk reduction.
14th July 2016
SABC to face court to stop censorship measures
The South African broadcaster continues to be in turmoil, as protests continue and court bid begins to prevent further censorship measures.
30th June 2016
South African PSB won't show negative stories about its president
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) will now avoid covering negative news about its president on a plea for “respect”.
21st June 2016
China sets stricter broadcast rules for foreign programmes
Last Sunday, the Chinese government announced a new set of rules that put a tight cap on foreign programs availability in an effort to encourage local broadcast production.