Recent developments and the way forward 1. Developments in the media over the past two/ three years A – Positive developments • The legal provisions relating to the media have improved - Press offences have been decriminalised - Expansion of the media landscape - The airwaves have been liberalised - Online media are developing • There is a trend towards the free expression of diverse opinions in the media • The relations between the media, the justice system and the security services have improved B – Negative developments • State repression of the public media has intensified • There is inadequate training to meet the needs of the sector • There is a strong tendency of partisanship in the media • Some media houses lack sustainability • Journalists and media organisations do not show sufficient commitment to their profession and violate their own rules and regulations • The internal management of media organisations and associations is weak 2. Activities over the next two/three years • • • • • • Ensure that all legal instruments relating to the media are available and circulated to media practitioners Training - Academic training for journalists - Management training - Refresher courses for journalists Reinforce the security and protection of journalists and media houses Improve the working conditions of journalists in the public and private media Establish a nationwide distribution network for the print media Increase the amount of direct and indirect assistance given to the media AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER GUINEA 2011 119