Resources
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Information, Communications and Media Act of Bhutan 2018
23/04/2018
The umbrella act for media, media council, the media authority with an aim to create and promote a Bhutanese information society and the right environment for the vibrant growth of ICT and Media sectors in line with the principles of Gross National Happiness.
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The Right to Access to Information Act 2017
23/01/2018
An Act to provide for the right of access to information in transparent and effective manner, subject only to reasonable restrictions imposed by law.
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Pakistan: National Press Trust (appointment of chairman) Act, 1972. 12/07/2015 An Act to provide for appointment of the Chairman of the National Press Trust. Download English
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Pakistan: Press, Newspaper, News Agencies and Book Registration Ordinance 2002 12/07/2015 An Ordinance to amend and consolidate the late relating to news agencies publications and printing presses. Download English
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Bhutan: Social Media Policy draft 09/07/2015 This policy shall supersede existing agency policies on social media. Agencies shall review and update current policies to reflect the guiding principles outlined in the document. Download English
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Afghanistan: ICT Policy 2003 09/07/2015 To enable Afghanistan to further benefit from Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) by becoming part of the global information society while preserving Afghanistan's cultural heritage. Download English
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Bhutan: Information, Communications and Media Act 2006 09/07/2015 An Act to provide for a modern technology-neutral and service sector-neutral regulatory mechanism which implements convergence of information, computing, media, communications technology and facilitates for the provision of a whole rangee of new services. Download English
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Bangladesh: The Press Council Act 1974 09/07/2015 Whereas it is expedient to establish a Press Council for the purpose of preserving the freedom of the Press and maintaining and improving the standard of newspapers and news agencies in Bangladesh. Download English
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Bangladesh: ICT Act 2006 09/07/2015 Act prepared to provide legal recognition and security of Information and Communication Technology and rules of relevant subjects. Download English
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Maldives: Regulation on Accreditation of Journalists covering gatherings/protests 09/07/2015 This regulation in enacted under legislation 01/2013 (Freedom of Peaceful Assembly Act) Article 54. Download English
