OSCE Presence in Albania
Media freedom and development
The Presence monitors and supports media freedom and media development in the country through various means ranging from upgrading professional standards to securing the legal framework in full compliance with OSCE principles. Our activities are meant to unite representatives of Albanian media outlets under the same universal rules, encouraging transparency, the right to freedom of information and opinion, supporting safety of journalists with an accent on women journalists.
The Presence supports the reform of the Albanian Public Broadcaster (RTSH) in strengthening its editorial independence, and in becoming a trustable source of information for the public. RTSH and the Journalism Department of Tirana University are direct beneficiaries of “Media in Focus”, a three-year project initiated by the Presence and funded by EU.