Summary
Report on the work of Phase 3 Vois Blong Yumi project from 1 July to 31 December 2010.
Description
The report highlights leadership and management problems at the Vanuatu Broadcasting and Television Corporation, with difficulties in human resource management, financial management and revenue generation, facilities and program management (including IT problems). It states that the quality of Radio Vanuatu reception has improved since 2007 due to recently restored short wave transmission system. The report includes a detailed report on annual plan activities (Annex 1), with 17 of 35 activities 'on-track', and 18 activities 'not yet achieved' or 'in progress'. It highlights priorities for the next six months including: leadership development for Vanuatu Broadcasting and Television Corporation; new team leader attachments in corporate management and in editorial and television operations; continued efforts to recruit a commercial team leader and a content development adviser; information technology upgrades; training for media professionals; and media awareness workshops for government.