Thus, the study is divided into three major sections: one detailing topical issues of focus in the period under review and another giving a brief highlight of trends and their potential impact on media performance. The objectives of the study are to: • Assess issues that have the potential to affect access to information, media regulation and internet freedom • Report trends in the socio-political, legal and economic environment • Identify remedies for effects of negative development noted in the period under review 8