The Burmese regime has decided to "take the bull by
the horns and open up the media arena, with some good results". Why can't Fiji do the same? Photo: Asian Correspondent.com |
By U Myint Thin in The Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy's U Myint-Thin ... pseudonym for a Thai columnist. Graphic: Irrawwaddy |
Literally every international media assistance programme has now established a presence inside Burma, offering training and workshops and drafting various media development plans. UNESCO has spearheaded efforts to promote press freedom inside Burma using its vast experience from other developing countries.
For the first time, the country will celebrate World Press Freedom Day on May 3 to herald new media freedom inside the country.