Media Outlet Shteg.org Date of first publication 20/12/2024 Date of Latest Change 20/12/2024
3. Public Service Media
3.1. Public Service Media Mission, Governance and Independence
The Media Outlet shall describe its public service mission and the legal instrument on which it is based. It shall describe its governance structure, including the role of all relevant governance bodies or organisations (for example, regulator, supervisory board, government/parliament role). It shall state how its financial income is generated and what proportion of its financial resources are totally or partially provided by public funds. It shall state if both external and internal governance measures guarantee its editorial independence.
Is the Media Outlet a Public Service Media?
YesWhat is the public service mission for which it is responsible?
The center's mission is to establish and cultivate a network of journalists and editors in Albania, focused on enhancing coverage of crime and corruption issues. This aims to foster public debate on political and criminal reforms aligned with European integration.
Is this governed by legislation?
YesWhat law or legal instrument specifies its role and responsibilities?
Non-for-profit organizations Law
Provide a reference URL here.
https://shtetiweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Ligj_8788_07.05.2001OJQ.pdf
What are the stakeholders with which it has formal relations, and what is the nature of the relationship?
Stakeholders are: donors, journalists and editors, other NGOs
How is income generated?
Income is generated through foreign funds
What portion of income is public funds?
There are no public funds.
Does the governance guarantee editorial independence?
YesState here in what way.
The center is supervised by a board of directors that are experienced and independent journalists and lawyers. The Executive Director is an independent investigative journalist. The staff is employed in accordance with the Conflict of interests policies.