Shabait.com (Asmara)
27 December 2008
Asmara — In an interview they conducted with the Eritrean News Agency, Mr. Asmelash Abraha, director general of Television Department, and Mr. Girmai Berhe, director general of Radio Department, said that the strenuous efforts made to build media outlets serving the truth and justice which are acceptable at the regional and international level have registered noticeable outcome.
They also explained that stepped-up endeavors are being exerted to develop programs and that the Eritrean media has become a reliable reference to the parties that cherish truth and justice. Mr. Asmelash and Mr. Girmai pointed out that vigorous efforts are being made to develop human resource capacity, upgrade technical competence, expand infrastructure facilities and programs so as to attain the desired goal of broadcasting competitive and qualitative programs that meet regional and international standard.
They further indicated that the national media is accomplishing effective tasks in conveying the message of peace and development cooperation, which the people and Government of Eritrea uphold, to the people in the surroundings, as well as in advocating truth and justice. In this respect, the department heads explained that diligent endeavors are being made to enhance the viability and contribution of the national media in reinforcing the development drive, combating cultural invasion and psychological warfare in line with its correct path that has enabled the media outlets to be acceptable, influential and credible at the regional level.
They went on to say that the national media is presently broadcasting in all the languages of the country and a number of others in the surrounding countries through introducing up-to-date technology, putting in place advanced infrastructure facilities and expanding airtime coverage, as well as increasing the days of publication. Besides, progress has been made as regards developing manpower capacity to effectively utilize the newly introduced technology, they added.
Noting that the Ministry of Information is giving top priority to the development of human resource, the department heads stated that efforts are being exerted to set up a competent Journalism Training Center. Moreover, they pointed out that expansion of coverage and airtime would visibly increase in the year 2009, and that new programs focusing on education, the youth and development matters would be introduced. Likewise, additional programs on entertainment and panel discussion would be launched, thus leading to 24-hour airtime increase in the national media, Mr. Asmelash and Mr. Girmai elaborated.
They further indicated that the bilateral understanding and cooperation with various media organizations and countries would be reinforced as regards program exchange, training and technical cooperation.
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