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.
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