The "Pacific Islands Media Freedom Index 2023" report provides an overview of the first-ever Pacific Media Freedom Index Report, launched in September 2024 at the 7th Pacific Media Summit in Niue. This report is significant as it covers 14 countries in the Pacific region and is created by Pacific Islanders for Pacific Islanders, establishing an important baseline for media freedom in the area.
Key points from the report include:
Survey Participants: The report is based on a survey of 73 journalists, media executives, and owners from across the region.
Main Threats to Media Freedom:
Financial Constraints: Identified as the biggest threat to media freedom in the Pacific.
Social and Cultural Pressures: Ranked as the second major threat.
Political and Legal Pressures: Also significant, ranking third and fourth respectively.
Positive Aspects: Despite the challenges, the report highlights that half of the respondents believe media workers and news platforms enjoy a high level of trust and credibility among the public.
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The New Zealand Government has contributed funding to the Pacific Broadcasting Programme, implemented by Pacific Cooperation Broadcasting Ltd. In 2022, Future Partners was contracted by New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) to undertake an evaluation of the Pacific Broadcasting Programme Phase 2.0. Our report is available publicly here - Pacific Broadcasting Programme Evaluation Report
The Pacific Freedom Forum (PFF) is pivotal in advocating for media freedom in the Pacific, guided by Article 19 of the UN Declaration on Human Rights. Since 2008, PFF has actively responded to media freedom challenges, especially in Fiji. Their innovative Pacific Islands Media Freedom survey, index, and report capture the experiences of journalists across the region.
Internews, a global media support organisation, has empowered independent media for over 40 years in more than 100 countries. They train journalists, combat disinformation, and support media sustainability. Partnering with PFF, Internews has helped produce the inaugural Pacific Islands Media Freedom Index and Report, furthering their shared commitment to media freedom.
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