8-10 January 2007, Paris, France

The International Conference on Freedom of Expression and Media Development in Iraq organised by the Communications and Media Commission of Iraq (CMC) in cooperation with UNESCO and UNDP provided a forum for debate, reflection and analysis of different issues concerning the Iraqi media landscape and its development needs, addressing such themes as:

• journalist safety;


• international assistance;


• ownership, editorial independence, pluralism;

professional standards;

• human and institutional capacity building and gender issues;


• markets and commercial sustainability; public service broadcasting;


• regulatory frameworks and legislation.

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