International Media Assessment mission in Sri Lanka

The Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI), together with International Media Support (IMS) in Denmark and the Open Society Foundation, has organized an International Assessment Mission to Sri Lanka by leading media development and advocacy organisations, from May 8 to 14.

The Mission comprises senior level representatives from Article 19, Centre for Law and Democracy in Canada, International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), Open Society Foundation, South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN), UNESCO and IMS. During the week-log mission, the delegates will meet key political leaders, senior government officials, and media industry stakeholders and hold consultations with academics, media researchers and civil society groups. This mission also includes a visit to Jaffna.

The Mission will coincide with the National Media Summit, organised by the Ministry of Mass Media and Information, University of Colombo, SLPI and IMS, scheduled to be held on May 13,14 at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo 7.