Media freedom and development

In support of freedom of information, the Mission works to strengthen media professionalism by enhancing capacities of journalists and media institutions to produce quality and reliable media content, in line with national and international standards. It published and disseminated a booklet on media literacy. It provides support for the development of the public service broadcaster, Radio Television Montenegro (RTCG). The Mission supports the Ministry responsible for media in implementing media legislation and strategies in line with international standards, to promote an environment that enables independent and pluralistic media. The Mission works with the Agency for Electronic Media to increase knowledge on media and digital literacy and, in partnership with the Protector of Human rights, work against discriminatory speech. The Mission supported the adoption of the Codex of Montenegrin Journalists in April 2016 and continues its efforts towards strengthening media self-regulation in Montenegro.