Government has developed the first ever Media Development Policy
Written by Mafken FM Newsroom on 23 November 2020
Information and Broadcasting services Minister Dora Siliya says this is the first time in the history of the country that Government has come up with a policy that sets out its vision and mission to promote freedom of expression by guaranteeing press freedom.
Ms. Siliya adds that the Policy is anchored on four main pillars namely: media freedom, media pluralism, media independence and safety of journalists.
Ms. Siliya who is also Governments Chief spokesperson says Government’s resolve to minimize legal restrictions on the right to impart information and ideas by providing legal guarantees to seek and receive information, as well as widening public access to information by promoting the growth of a vibrant,plural and diverse media landscape in the country.This is contained in a media policy availed to Mafken Radio Today.
