Research Summary. Sierra Leone: encouraging impartial coverage during the 2012 elections

The BBC Media Action team conducted 13 in-depth interviews with journalists, mentors and listeners

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2013
Country:
Sierra Leone
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Governance and Conflict
Authors:
BBC Media Action

Abstract

Sierra Leone held presidential, parliamentary and local council elections in November 2012. BBC Media Action supported election-related reporting by supporting members of the International Radio Network in Sierra Leone to provide appropriate election coverage in the run-up to the elections. The BBC Media Action research team in Sierra Leone conducted 13 in-depth interviews with journalists, mentors and listeners of four IRN stations (Choice FM, Eastern Radio, Radio New Song and Radio Bankasoka) after the election to obtain feedback on results of the training provided.

Citation

BBC Media Action. Research Summary. Sierra Leone: encouraging impartial coverage during the 2012 elections. BBC Media Action, (2013) 2 pp.

Published 1 January 2013
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