edition-dw-akademie-in-the-service-of-the-public-functions-and-transformation-of-media-in-developing-countries-pdf

– Consultation on reform of the outdated Media Act of1992, a process which has been ongoing for several yearsnow and which many stakeholders are anxious to seecompleted. This would help further secure the transformationto public service media and include revision ofthe legislation governing libel and defamation, in particularwith regard to recent attempts to re-criminalizelibel.– Support for capacity building and on-the-job trainingof journalists and staff in production, newsroomsand editorial staff; particularly in areas such as presentationand investigative reporting: stakeholders urgethat it should be done in close cooperation with outletmanagement and ensure that conditions on the ground(time, availability of staff taking part, logistical provisions)are taken into consideration. Reporting fromconflict situations and safety-training for journalistsshould also be considered. OTRK’s own initiative to setup a training center should be supported.– Support also needs to be provided to senior and middlemanagement – some provision is already in place(Internews – OTRK Management Support Component).This would help improve communication and cooperationbetween management strata and with editorialand administrative staff, as well as with governing bodiessuch as the Supervisory Board.– Support also in the area of revenue and budget planningis vital if the broadcaster is to become self-sustaining,a pre-condition for independence. This wouldhelp improve retention of good staff as salaries couldimprove accordingly.– Provision of technical know-how and/or equipmentwhere needed, to enable OTRK to fulfil its role as publicservice media.– Enabling of study trips within the wider region tocompare and exchange experience – some have alreadytaken place under the auspices of other change agents(Internews, SOROS).– Support for underdeveloped civil society sector, journalists’associations, etc.64