STATE OF THE MEDIA IN ZAMBIA Acknowledgements The researcher wishes to thank the various experts, key informants and media who provided the necessary input that helped to shape this report, some of whom chose to remain anonymous. Your contributions helped to enrich this report and provide the necessary validation. Also, special thanks go to the supporting partners, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) and the BBC Media Action Zambia which have been supporting the compilation and production of this report for the development of the media sector which in turn contributes to democratic governance in Zambia. Finally, the staff and members of MISA Zambia and other cooperating partners who, through their input directly and indirectly provided the necessary direction for this report. pg. 3