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Building Trust in Media in South East Europe & Turkey BUILDING TRUST IN MEDIA IN SOUTH EAST EUROPE & TURKEY With funding from the European Union Published in 2019 by the United Nations Educational, Scientifc and Cultural Organization, 7, place de Fontenoy, 75352 Paris 07 SP, France and UNESCO Brussels Ofce © UNESCO 2019 This publication is available in Open Access under the Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 IGO (CC-BY-SA 3.0 IGO) license (http://creativecommons.org/li- censes/by-sa/3.0/igo/). By using the content of this publication, the users accept to be bound by the terms of use of the UNESCO Open Access Repository (http://en.unesco.org/open-access/terms-use-ccbysa-en). The designations employed and the presentation of material throughout this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of UNESCO concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. The ideas and opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors; they are not necessarily those of UNESCO and do not commit the Organization. This publication was produced with the fnancial support of the European Union. Its contents do not necessarily refect the views of the European Union Cover photo: Raw Pixel Graphic design: Charlotte Catrou «Everyone has the right to freedom of expression; This right shall include freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas without interference by public authority and regardless of frontiers. The freedom and pluralism of the media shall be respected.» Art 10.1 European Convention on Human Rights «A strong, sustainable and independent media sector is vital to guaranteeing the freedom of expression, which is one of the European Union’s most fundamental principles, and one of the most essential requirements of EU integration.» Johannes Hahn, Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations «As the United Nations agency with a specific mandate to promote “the free flow of ideas by word and image”, UNESCO works to foster free, independent and pluralistic media in print, broadcast and online. Media development in this mode enhances freedom of expression, and it contributes to peace, sustainability, poverty eradication and human rights.» Unesco mandate of the Communication and Information Sector OF THE MEDIA SITUATION MEDIA CONSUMPTION IN THE REGION What type of media do citizens use to get information? përshëndetje Hello ! zdravo здраво! Television Social Media Word of mouth Internet penetration rate The most used social networks in the area Albania 65% Turkey 68 % Montenegro 69 % Serbia 72 % North Macedonia 75% Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244) 80 % Bosnia and Herzegovina 80% MAIN ISSUES IN THE REGION* Political infuence over media content • Important State control over the funds that media receive; • Independent media put under pressure; • Political control over national broadcasting companies; • Media politically divided; • Intrusion of business interests into editorial policies. Fragile labour conditions • Majority of journalists lacking proper contracts and fearing for their jobs; • Journalists usually earning less than average salaries. Weak journalism education • Lack of quality practical education and trainingship programs; • Lack of up-to-date text books and literature; • Few university lectures with professional journalism experience. *Source: SJPR, Back to the drawing board: Crafting the ideal Journalism Curricula for South East Europe http://respublica.edu.mk/attach/Building-Trust-in-Media-in-SEE.pdf IN SOUTH EAST EUROPE & TURKEY The project seeks to restore confdence in the media in South East Europe and Turkey. The focus is on improving media accountability mechanisms, media internal governance, and media and information literacy among citizens to strengthen civil society support for the media and demand for quality media. WHERE ? In Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Former Yugoslav Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Turkey WHEN ? and in Kosovo (administered by the UN From the 1 of January Interim Administration Mission in 2016 to the 1of April Kosovo in the context of UN Security 2019. Council Resolution 1244). Having in mind weak media literacy of the people in the region, it is of utmost WHY ? FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE importance to continue developing trust Media freedom and democracy can only be ensured in an environment EUROPEAN UNION in the media. where citizens trust the information they receive from media. At the same Tamara Skrozza time, the online disinformation crisis calls for strengthening the capacities Serbian Press Council of citizens to critically assess the infor- mation they receive. IMPLEMENTING PARTNERS Press Council in Bosnia European Federation Ethical Journalism Press Council of Kosovo CMEM, Media Council Press Council School of Journalism and Plateform for Independant South East European Network for The Media Education and Herzegovina of Journalists Network (under UNSCR 1244) of North Macedonia of Serbia Public Relations Journalism Professionalization of the Media Centre IMPLEMENTATION OF ACTIVITIES AT THREE LEVELS : MEDIA PROFESSION LEVEL MEDIA COMPANY LEVEL CITIZENS LEVEL Supporting media self-regulation Reinforcing media Strengthening Media and good governance Information Literacy (MIL) Direct support to press and media councils; Regional and National trainings on National MIL consultations; journalists’ labour rights; Exchange of best practices on media ethics in digital age; Creation of a regional exchange network MIL social media campaign (MIL CLICKS); on Labour Rights (LAREG +); National and regional capacity building activities on media professional standards; Creation of CIMU SEE (Coalition of Seminars within media outlets on Information and Media Users in the region); Analysis of the current state of media transparency and ethics; education in the region. Training on MIL. Promotion of internal media ethical audits. SUPPORT TO PRESS AND MEDIA COUNCILS RESULTS Strengthened professional standards and media ethic What is media self-regulation ? As opposed to media laws and regulations, media self-regu- 6 In Albania representatives of the Media lation is a set of voluntary limitations and guidelines for UPDATES OF THE NATIONAL Council were part of the team working media professionals regarding their editorial and professio- JOURNALISTIC CODES OF on updating the Albanian Code of Ethics. nal standards. ETHICS TO ADAPT DIGITAL AGE What is a press council ? Montenegro Media Council together with The Press Council in Serbia developed It is the most common form of media self-regulation mechanism. It is a body set up by ombudspersons drafted a new code specifc guidelines to address the with section dealing with online the media profession to ensure respect for their professional and ethical guidelines. online copyright issues. Each press or media council is diferent but all of them are handling complaints from comments. media users about breach of the journalistic ethical guidelines. Improved functioning of press and media councils Why support press councils in this region ? • They give evidence of media accountability; • They promote media quality and reliable journalism; + 100 NEW MEDIA OUTLETS OF THE 1 • They are an alternative for media readers to lengthy and NEW PRESS COUNCIL REGION ACCEPT THE AUTHORITY expensive court procedures; IN ALBANIA • They are a forum of discussion for media professionals OF PRESS COUNCILS on their ethical standards in the digital age. Increased public awareness of the role of the Press Councils How the project renforce press councils ? Direct support is provided to them to: MORE THAN 800 • Inform media users about their role and functioning; 24 EVENTS TO INFORM MEDIA USERS COMPLAINTS RECEIVED • Improve their digital presence and running; in the last three years and 526 ABOUT PRESS COUNCILS • Take part in training about media ethics; decisions have been made. Nowadays, (info points, celebrations, online the largest number of complaints • Network with EU peers. campaign). are flled by citizens. Enhanced cooperation between Press Councils PRESS COUNCILS OF THE REGION DEVELOPED INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS Annual Meetings of the Alliance of Independent Press Councils in 2016, 2017 and 2018. 3 World Press Freedom REGIONAL TRAINING SEMINARS Day Celebrations gathering the 8 press and media in Helsinki. 4 councils of the region. 2 3 6 The Turkish Press Council 7 1 At least 5 EXCHANGE VISITS became new member of the 5 between regional and international Alliance of Independent press councils. Press Councils in Europe. Assessment of the journalism curricula in South East Europe Based on several international journalism programs, The School of Journalism and Public Relation (SPJR) has assessed journalism education in the region. It was found 1 The Albanian Media Council has been formally 5 In Turkey, the Press Council cooperated with that students from South East Europe were not sufciently well prepared to work in established, a new website has been created P24, which published a frst assessment of newsroom upon graduation. and launched. the media self-regulation situation in the country with challenges and recommenda- 2 The Press Council in Bosnia and Herzegovina tions. developed an awareness campaign to The Press Council in Kosovo (under UNSCR RECOMMENDATIONS address online disinformation and “fake 6 1244) established two online database : news”. • Increase theoretical knowledge; one to classify complaints and breaches of • Include ethic
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