WAY FORWARD 2. What kinds of activities are needed over the next 3-4 years? Panellists agreed that moving forward, the following activities would be helpful in enhancing the media environment in Lesotho: • The establishment of a union for journalists • The creation of an association that looks at media issues • A special event or awards ceremony that recognises excellence in parliamentary and/or political reporting. • A means of showcasing the successes and duplicating the format of MISA’s political reporting project conducted during the elections - both on the political and media platform. • An exercise that brings various media stakeholders together to help media houses map out strategic plans or visions • Revive JAL (or create another body that would be respected by the various media houses) to address media issues. If JAL is revived, finance and accountability problems need to be addressed thoroughly. MISA could, perhaps, assist with managing finances in this regard. • Carry out a training programme on child reporting (this could be organised by MISA and JAL (or other relevant media body), alongside civil society programmes working with children or on children’s rights). The panel discussion took place from the 12th to the 14th of June 2015, at Mohale, Lesotho. 64 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER Lesotho 2015