Media Policy Framework for Zimbabwe: a model by MISA-Zimbabwe
Mano, W. 2015. Media Policy Framework for Zimbabwe: a model by MISA-Zimbabwe. Harare MISA.
Mano, W. 2015. Media Policy Framework for Zimbabwe: a model by MISA-Zimbabwe. Harare MISA.
Title | Media Policy Framework for Zimbabwe: a model by MISA-Zimbabwe |
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Authors | Mano, W. |
Type | Technical report |
Abstract | This is a report I helped write for the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) as part of a model media policy framework required by Zimbabwe in the wake of the country's new constitution of 2013. New provisions that have a bearing on the exercise and enjoyment of the rights to media freedom, access to information and freedom of expression were yet to be operationalised. The Zimbabwe government has been slow in re-aligning media policy with the new constitution. Further, there is no clear policy direction on how aspects ushered in by the new constitution will be effected. While the Media Alliance of Zimbabwe [an alliance of media organizations working together in the fight for media freedoms] has in the years past come up with a model policy framework, this was way before the coming into force of the new constitution, which event MISA-Zimbabwe believes necessitates the drafting of an up to date policy framework also draws from the current constitution and is in tandem with regional and international standards on media freedom, access to information, freedom of expression, privacy and related rights. MISA-Zimbabwe is therefore looking to have in place a new policy framework that gives clear policy direction on the steps/ measures that Zimbabwe should put in place in order to democratize its media space, which document is vital for its lobby and advocacy work. |
Keywords | Media reform, media policy framework, media freedom |
Year | 2015 |
Publisher | MISA |
Place of publication | Harare |
Publication dates | |
Published | 01 Jul 2015 |
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Web address (URL) | http://infoaccess.misa.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2016/06/MEDIA-POLICY-Framework-for-Zimbabwe-a-model.pdf |