Country:
Georgia
Organization:
International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (ISFED)
Year:
2020
Election Type:
Parliamentary
Recommending Organization:
International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (ISFED)
Primary Thematic Area:
Media
Subtopic of primary thematic area:
Balanced Coverage
Recommendation:
Media outlets and broadcasters, during the electoral period, should understand their tremendous influence on the electoral environment and should exercise their professional duties with a high sense of responsibility. Journalists should not let extreme politicization of their media platforms. They should also inform voters in a balanced and objective manner.
Action required:
Practice / Implementation
Degree of Recommendation's Priority / Urgency / Relevance:
High
Body / Institution Responsible for Implementation:
Media
Implementation Status:
Partially implemented