TABLE OF CONTENTS Message from the Chairperson of the MISA Trust Fund Board .....................................................................................4 Message from the Acting Chairperson of the MISA Regional Governing Council ......................................................6 Message from the Regional Director .............................................................................................................................8 Freedom of Expression & Right to Information...........................................................................................................11 Media Freedom Monitoring ........................................................................................................................................17 Campaign for Broadcasting and ICTs ...........................................................................................................................23 Media Support .............................................................................................................................................................29 Communication and Dissemination ............................................................................................................................37 SAMDEF Report ...........................................................................................................................................................43 SAIMED Report ............................................................................................................................................................47 Financial Report .............................................................................................................................................................. i Credits ........................................................................................................................................................................... vi Annual Report 2008 3