Recommendation First Desirable Bullet-point (Media) (Media) Angola 2008 —
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Recommendation First Desirable Bullet-point (Media) (Media) Angola 2008

http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/AO/angola-final-report-parliamentary-elections-eu/at_download/file

Desirable - Angolan State Owned media to strengthen their commitment to impartiality, independence and veracity, particularly in the context of an electoral campaign. Equal access to the media must be guaranteed for all electoral contestants at any level of information and
not only when broadcasting free airtime programs (Tempo de Antena) by public radio and TV.
Addressed to - Gov.; NationalAssembly; CNCS; Media.
Possible Improvements Suggested:
- Organisation and broadcasting of debates between contestants in the media, especially on national radio and TV during the campaign period to provide the electorate with greater information and comparison between the political choices available.
- Actions intended to limit freedom of expression and freedom of the press to be avoided in order to guarantee basic human rights, international democratic standards and avoid self censorship practises among Angolan media and journalists.
Timeline - WIthin next year.

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