Press Freedom Post-Conflict: A cause of instability or Foundation of Democratic Development? (April 2007, Copenhagen, Denmark)

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Press Freedom Post-Conflict: A cause of instability or Foundation of Democratic Development? (April 2007, Copenhagen, Denmark)

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Since its launch in 2001, IMS has brought diverse partners together to discuss issues of common interest and concern. On each occasion, challenging issues are presented in relation to the IMS core mandate of helping media affected by conflict.

The 2007 IMS International Debate built on principles and challenges presented in it's publication: “Voices of War”. It focused on issues surrounding press freedom post-conflict and arguments for and against liberalizing media environments in post-conflict countries.

The 2007 debate was set up to pose tough questions, both from both a theoretical and operational perspective. Should advocates of media freedom stand on principles or pragmatism? Are media development actors too dogmatic about freedom of expression, applying it unyieldingly in circumstances were more nuanced approaches are needed? Is it a ‘one size fits all’ approach at its worst? And how should international community foster and support the appropriate blend of media related programmes in post-conflict settings?