Eschewing The Curtailment Of Press Freedom

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

64% : Addressing the legal, economic, and social dimensions of the media environment can go a long way towards cultivating a vibrant, responsible press that contributes to a healthy democracy.
58% : One of the landmark changes it brought about was that it laid the foundation for the establishment of a robust and autonomous regulatory body, whose management board is made up of members chosen through a process that allows public nominations and input regarding candidates.
57% : In recent years, Ethiopia has experienced significant political and social upheaval, leading to a complex transformation in its media landscape.
50% : The raft of political reforms the administration of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) embarked on soon after he came to power seven years ago, particularly the release of several journalists incarcerated in jails and the introduction of a relatively progressive media law that, among others, decriminalized defamation and relaxed restrictions on foreign journalists and media companies, understandably gave rise to hope that the future boded well for the industry.
27% : Journalists face increased scrutiny, arbitrary arrests, state intimidation, administrative hurdles, and restricted access to information, particularly in the context of ethnic tensions and political instability.

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