Media and Telecommunications

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A free, independent, and plural media can provide a crucial check on abuse of power and corruption, enable informed public debate on critical issues, and provide public recognition to all sectors of society.

Technical specifications: Covers the media and telecommunicationsA free, independent, and plural media can provide a crucial check on abuse of power and corruption, enable informed public debate on critical issues, and provide public recognition to all sectors of s... More sector, including areas like community broadcasting, media ownership transparencyAccording to OGP’s Articles of Governance, transparency occurs when “government-held information (including on activities and decisions) is open, comprehensive, timely, freely available to the pub... More, and media independence/freedoms.

See also: Freedom of ExpressionJournalists and activists are critical intermediaries connecting public officials with citizens and serving as government watchdogs, and their rights and safety need to be protected. Technical specifi... More