"We find that there is a will for reform from the civilian part of the government, the international community, independent media professionals, and a handful of Sudanese CSOs. However, pushing for a free media is a low priority for most of the population, who have more urgent survival and security needs. Furthermore, the military/Islamist wing of the transitional government seems to want to control, not free, the media." (Conclusion, page 24)
Background, 3
Sudan’s Media Sector in Context, 5
Current Media Reform Processes and Actors, 8
Role of International Assistance, 14
Aid to the Media Sector, 15
Media Assistance: Is There a Strategic Direction? 18
Case Study: UNESCO Media Reform Roadmap for Sudan, 21