Essential - Review media law to implement a fair licensing system for private radio stations to allow for nationwide broadcasting and improve access to information form different sources for the population.
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.