National Broadcasting (GH0010)
Overview
At-a-Glance
Action Plan: Ghana Action Plan 2013-2014
Action Plan Cycle: 2013
Status:
Institutions
Lead Institution: Ministry of Information (MOI), National Media Commission (NMC).
Support Institution(s): Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA), Media Foundation of West Africa (MFWA), National Coalition on Broadcasting Bill (NCBB)
Policy Areas
Civic Space, Legislation, Media & TelecommunicationsIRM Review
IRM Report: Ghana 2013-2014 End of Term Report, Ghana Progress Report 2013-2014
Early Results: Did Not Change
Design i
Verifiable: Yes
Relevant to OGP Values: No
Ambition (see definition): Low
Implementation i
Description
Within the Action Plan period (2013 - 2014), Government will review and enact the national Broadcasting Bill to bring broadcasting, in Ghana, in line with nationally acceptable accountability standards and ensure that it is supportive of national unity and cohesion. Currently, a major national political concern is the threat posed by a vibrant but unregulated independent broadcasting. Some political broadcasting content is considered a threat to national unity, cohesion and even public morality.
Responsible Agencies: Ministry of Information (MOI), National Media Commission (NMC). Collaborators: Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA), Media Foundation of West Africa (MFWA), National Coalition on Broadcasting Bill (NCBB)