As well as providing CVE, media provide another important role in elections, that of monitoring reporting of electoral processes. 

SDG 16, target 10 – “Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements” – is a critical enabling condition for the implementation of all 17 SDGs.[i] To contribute to the achievement of this target, EMBs and the media have a tremendous responsibility to ensure that all citizens stay informed about all stages of the electoral process (e.g., campaigns, voting, and tabulation) in a transparent and unbiased manner. Violence can easily be sparked by lack of information, false or incomplete information, and unsubstantiated rumors. 

In several countries, biased media or incomplete factual coverage during electoral processes have contributed to creating an atmosphere of fear by disseminating rumors, giving credence to hate speech, and calling for violent protest. 

See Media and Elections (ACE Topic Area hyperlink)