1. Division for Freedom of Expression, Democracy and Peace
Communication and Information
Sector

2. Performance indicators:
Programme V MLA1
Establishing internationally recognised legal standards for Freedom of Expression and Freedom of Information
Expected result: Adoption of Freedom of Expression and Freedom of Information legislation promoted.
Performance indicators:
Countries having adopted freedom of information legislation
Member States provided with advisory services to adapt media legislation

3. Programme V MLA1
Raising awareness of Freedom of Expression and Freedom of the Press
Expected result: Public awareness of freedom of expression and freedom of the press as basic human rights increased worldwide.
Performance indicators:
Awareness among parliamentarians raised in a number of countries through a global campaign
Key audiences worldwide reached through World Press Freedom Day and the UNESCO /Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize
Coverage of freedom of the press issues in major national and international media
Support provided to international monitoring mechanisms and networks (such as IFEX)

4. Performance indicators:
Programme V MLA1
Developing accountability, ethics and professional standards in journalism
Expected result: Accountability, ethics and professional standards of media professionals improved.
Performance indicators:
- Participants in relevant programmes conducted through UNESCO Chairs
- Type and quality of dialogue about professional standards among media professionals
- Extent of support provided to professional organizations monitoring working conditions of journalists

5. Programme V.1.1 MLA1 Enhancing the role of media for good governance
Expected result: Role of media for democratic governance enhanced.
Performance indicators:
Media professionals and NGO representatives trained to produce and disseminate information on matters of public interest
Analytical election reports in national media
Use and application of guidelines and material provided by UNESCO

6. Performance indicators:
Programme V MLA2
Fostering standards and editorial independence in Public Service Broadcasting
Expected result: Transformation of State broadcasters into public service broadcasting institutions and standards for editorially independent PSB promoted.
Performance indicators:
State-controlled broadcasting institutions in Member States transformed into editorially independent PSB
PSB decision-makers using UNESCO’s guidelines and criteria for monitoring and evaluating PSB

7. Programme V MLA1
Ensuring the safety of media and communication professionals
Expected result: Awareness increased among media professionals of the importance of safety measures.
Performance indicators:
Media professionals trained in safety programmes
Type and scope of support provided to the International Safety News Institute.

8. Performance indicators:
Programme V MLA3
Promoting the role of mass media in creating a dialogue among cultures and civilizations
Expected result: Mutual understanding, knowledge and dialogue promoted among groups and peoples of different cultural, religious and social background through the use of traditional and new media.
Performance indicators:
Media productions promoting genuine dialogue
Intensity of exchange and number and quality of co-productions by different groups
Creation of networks of journalists bridging different groups, countries and regions

9. Performance indicators:
Programme V MLA2
Support to media and information capacity building in conflict and post conflict countries
Expected result: Free, independent and pluralistic media in conflict areas and post-disaster situations strengthened.
Performance indicators:
Media outlets (public service and private media) set up to provide humanitarian and non-partisan information
Awareness about and impact of the Belgrade Declaration on assistance to media in conflict areas and countries in transition
Sustainability and operational effectiveness of media institutions enhances

10. Performance indicators:
Programme V MLA2
Promoting the role of dialogue among media professionals in areas of open and post conflict
Expected result: Understanding and tolerance promoted among media professionals in situations of conflict.
Performance indicators:
Productions and co-productions of media programmes promoting peace, tolerance and mutual understanding in post-conflict areas
Development of conflict resolution seminars for media professionals
Media professionals participating in such seminars