State of the Media: Pacific Region
ABC International Development;University of Adelaide;Pacific Media Assistance Scheme (PACMAS) (2025), 66 pp.
Contains photos, acronyms p. 5
"The Pacific media landscape has evolved significantly within the past decade with increased digital connectivity and infrastructure, vastly improving digital access and reach throughout the region. Media organisations have leveraged digital platforms and mobile telecommunications to continue delivering news and information to their audiences. Despite the significant impact of the pandemic on the financial viability of media and challenges around staff resourcing, the sector has shown remarkable resilience and adaptability; a testament to its relentless commitment and passion towards serving Pacific audiences and communities." (Conclusion, page 40)
1 Methodology, 10
2 Introduction, 12
3 Media landscape, 14
4 Legislative environment, 24
5 Misinformation and disinformation, 30
6 Media consumption, 32
7 Media recommendations and visions for the future, 34
8 Reflections on the Pacific media landscape, 38
9 Conclusion, 40
Appendix 1 – Project team, 43
Appendix 2 – Research methodology, 47
Appendix 3 – Interview questions, 53
Appendix 4 – Survey questions, 59
2 Introduction, 12
3 Media landscape, 14
4 Legislative environment, 24
5 Misinformation and disinformation, 30
6 Media consumption, 32
7 Media recommendations and visions for the future, 34
8 Reflections on the Pacific media landscape, 38
9 Conclusion, 40
Appendix 1 – Project team, 43
Appendix 2 – Research methodology, 47
Appendix 3 – Interview questions, 53
Appendix 4 – Survey questions, 59
