About
Vibrant Media, Informed Society
Ethiopian Media Authority is established as an autonomous federal government authority having its own legal personality. The authority is accountable to the House of People’s Representatives of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
Objectives:
- Creating enabling environment to fully enforce the rights of freedom of expression and of the media
- Regulate broadcasting media to ensure they are operating in accordance with the law and provide proper support to strengthen media self-regulation.
- Issue broadcasting license; ensure diversity and plurality in the utilization, ownership, production or distribution of broadcasting services.
- Facilitate a regular discussion forum for stakeholders’ consultation.
- Conducting capacity-building programs to strengthen media professionalism.
- Establish and strengthen a good working relationship between the media and the government.
EMA works to ensure a vibrant, ethical, and inclusive media environment that upholds constitutional rights and fosters informed public discourse.
Focus Areas
Capacity Building
Providing capacity building media and advertising practitioners
Monitoring
Monitoring media and advertising contents
License and Registration
License and registration of broadcast, online and print media