World Press Freedom Day - May 3, 2004
WASHINGTON, DC 20523
PRESS OFFICE
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2004-031
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 03, 2004
Contact: USAID Press Office
WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) sends its strongest support to those individuals and countries struggling to provide independent, professional and objective news and information to citizens around the globe on World Press Freedom Day,
May 3, 2004. We recognize the critical role an independent media plays in the overall development
and sustainability of democracy.
A free media is essential for economic growth as companies and investors rely on the free flow of accurate information for investment decision-making. A free media is required for the eradication of diseases; for the resolution of social conflict; for the development of new methods to educate our youth. Print and broadcast media play a critically important role in shaping the lives of youngsters around the world. Training qualified writers and broadcasters is required so that the young and old alike understand the global implications of local events.
USAID's efforts to support developing journalists and broadcasters include training, technical expertise, direct grants for production, media law advice and business management training. USAID will continue to support those who take risks to seek the truth and provide citizens with professional and objective information. We are proud of those whom we have supported in the past and look forward to the development of free media systems worldwide.
The U.S. Agency for International
Development has provided economic and humanitarian assistance
worldwide for more than 40 years.
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