Commitment
Assess Media’s Role on the Coverage and Representation of Male and Female Candidates during Election Campaigns through a Structured Media Monitoring Programme
TOPIC: No topics
Source
SAP
Reference
Action 5.3b of Accountable State
Date Updated
Jan 18, 2025
0
Not Realized
Mechanism for Realization
MoGFSS to start developing and implementing media monitoring programs such as internal codes of conduct to promote equal representation of women and men in media work, in media management bodies and in regulatory and self-regulatory institutions, and to promote a non-stereotyped image, role and visibility of women and men (during 2019, 2020, 2021) with media outlets creating exclusive coverage of women candidates (during 2021). None of these were achieved.
Budget
0%
Realization
• In 2021, 1 media sensitization programme (in partnership with Addu Women’s Association, UNESCO, IPDC and Delhi Metropolitan Education) was held • In 2022, a media toolkit was in development (in partnership with Addu Women’s Association)

The Strategic Action Plan (SAP) is the 2018 administration’s integral referencing point to steer Maldivian development efforts slated for the time period of 2019 – 2023. The SAP is comprised of 5 main priority areas: Blue Economy, Caring State, Dignified Families, Jazeera Dhiriulhun, and Good Governance. Each area has a multitude of different steps and actions to reach completion and are time-bound to ensure accountability and transparency to the public. 

Women & Democracy’s core focus areas can be found in the last area of the SAP, Good Governance. Under the area’s subsection 5.6 Gender Equality, our research dove deep into Strategy 1.3: Increase the role of women in decision making levels, Strategy 3.1: Ensure that women are economically empowered, and Strategy 3.3: Improve access to credit and financial mechanisms for female entrepreneurs. 

Related Publications
SAP – Strategic Action Plan 2019 – 2023
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