In his presentation, Dr. Ibrahim Lipumba reflects on Tanzania’s achievements and the challenges ahead as we mark the 50th anniversary of Tanzanian independence.

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How do local media react when their fellow journalists come under attack? How can an independent press play its crucial role as a pillar of democracy and overcome challenges in places such as Sudan and South Sudan, Somalia, Uganda, Rwanda, and Kenya? The discussion examined the development of unions and media associations as well as the international donor community’s role in supporting independent media in East Africa.

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CIMA's panel discussion explored how the lack of management skills and inexperience in developing effective business models pose a significant risk to the sustainability of independent news media. The speakers outlined a variety of business models for media in several countries around the world and examined what lessons can be learned from those experiences.

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Speakers discuss the crucial role Independent media plays in underpinning good governance

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NED President Carl Gershman presented the Democracy Service Medal to long-time Board member Jean Bethke Elshtain. Elshtain served as the NED Board specialist for South Asia and has also written and lectured extensively on the topic of religion and democracy.

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Since Ukraine's 2010 presidential election, civil society’s ability to influence and engage with the authorities has also been curtailed. Panelists discuss this leave civil society on the eve of parliamentary elections in 2012.

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Panelists discussed examples where regulation restricts media diversity or freedom of expression and provided recommendations for reform.

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