Focus on ComCom's strategic goals, objectives and initiatives to promote media literacy

It is widely held among experts and media regulators that statutory regulation alone will not be enough to ensure adequate protection of audiences in a converged media environment. The promotion of media literacy is becoming increasingly vital in ensuring that citizens are equipped with adequate tools and skills both to take advantage of the greater choice and control that this environment provides, and to protect themselves and their children from harmful content. 

Over the years, a growing number of media regulators have had their sphere of activities extended to include media literacy, which will be a crucial remit for media NRAs for the years to come. This trend also extends to regulatory authorities from EU candidate countries.

In Georgia, the National Communications Commission (ComCom), which serves as the national regulatory authority overseeing the country’s electronic communications, media sectors, and broadcasting, is particularly active in the development of media literacy.  

To better highlight its achievements in the field of media literacy, ComCom has drafted an article providing an insight into:

• ComCom's strategic goals to further enhance media literacy in Georgia,

• ComCom's  core objectives to achieve these goals 

• ComCom's media literacy initiatives

 

Georgia's Achievements in Media Literacy: ComCom's Vision in Action

Source: The Georgian National Communications Commission of Georgia