6.0. Appendices 6.1. Interview guides MISA ZAMBIA STATE OF THE MEDIA REPORT QUARTER 2 (Apr-June) 2021 Dear respondent, MISA Zambia conducts a quarterly review of the state of the media in Zambia, detailing trends in the political, legal, economic and technological operating environment. In this regard, your assistance and input by response to the questions below will be of utmost help in compilation of reports for the third quarter of 2021. Ensure to give as much information as clearly as possible. The information collected is solely for the purpose of the State of the Media reports. Name …………………………………………………………….. (To be withheld on demand) Date…../…../2021 1. How would you describe the level of freedom of expression and of media in the second quarter of 2021? 2. How would you describe the following aspects with regard to the media: a. Political environment b. Economic environment c. Legal environment 3. What are some of the challenges and opportunities you have observed with regard to media freedom in the quarter under review? 4. What are your general comments on the state of the media in the quarter under review? 5. Based on your observations, what are your recommendations for media development? 40