The survey was conducted in support of the work of the Centre of Independent Journalism (CIJ) and funded by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation. The poll seeks to find out perception of the public towards media independence and data collected will later be made used by CIJ in planning its activities to raise public awareness on the subject of media freedom.
The debate for freedom of expression intensified in 2008 following the 12th general election, that is now known as the “political tsunami”. Thanks to the changing political landscape, freedom of expression made an impact on the public consciousness as well as building inroads to the national agenda.
