EPF Issues Results of Comprehensive Media Research in Georgia
The Georgian media landscape has long been the subject of intense debate, as well as of fierce political competition. Although Georgia enjoys the highest press freedom index in the region, it is widely accepted that there remain major problems in this sphere.
The debates surrounding the Georgian media are highly charged. However, little research has been conducted into the actual state of the media landscape: how it is perceived by the public and professionals alike, what Georgians expect from this sector and what the major strengths and weaknesses are today.
In an effort to bring concrete data to this politicized issue, Caucasus Research Resource Center, a program of EPF, with financial support provided by European Union, has undertaken an in-depth and holistic study into the Georgian media landscape. The study consisted of a comprehensive survey of the Georgian population’s attitudes to media, eight focus groups in two Georgian cities, detailed interviews with forty-seven top media professionals, and a media-monitoring project to analyze the current state of Georgian TV news.
It is hoped that by bringing specific findings to a debate so often dominated by political consideration, it will be possible to begin a constructive conversation among all stakeholders on improving the Georgian media scene.
You can download the report and the attachment here:
Georgian Media Research Report (461.87 KBytes)Georgian Media Research Report Appendix (364.06 KBytes)
This project is funded by the European Union
Invitation to the Conference: The EU and Civil Society in the South Caucasus: a Common Effort to Build Sustainable Peace
Grant Competition for Social Enterprises
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Public Discussions: European Integration and Eastern Partnership: Challenges and Opportunities
