Southern African Development Community j) utilise communication to build and strengthen solidarity and understanding with other communities, especially those from the developing world; and k) co-operate in the protection of children from harmful information and cultural products, as well as in strengthening children's self-expression and access to the means of communication. ARTICLE 18 INFORMATION POLICIES 1. State Parties shall formulate and harmonise information policies after thorough consultations involving appropriate stakeholders and civil society. 2. State Parties shall establish, publicise widely and implement information policies of SADC. 3. State Parties shall establish and strengthen the institutional framework for the implementation of information policies. 4. State Parties shall create political and economic environment conducive to the growth of ethical, diverse and pluralistic media. 5. State Parties shall promote specialised training of journalists in the areas of culture and sports to improve the coverage of these areas. ARTICLE 19 INFORMATION AVAILABILITY 1. State Parties agree to co-operate in improving the free flow of information within the Region. 2. State Parties shall co-operate in capacity building in the creation of media for the dissemination of data and encourage information dissemination and sharing through networking of news agencies in the Region. 3. State Parties shall engage in an extensive publicity campaign of SADC objectives, programmes, projects, activities and achievements. Protocol on Culture,Information and Sport 13