What benefits have resulted to the Maltese community following the broadcasting act of 1991 and the resulting changes

Abstract

What benefits have resulted to the Maltese community following the Broadcasting Act of 1991 and the resulting changes? In the answer to my question I will try to point out what changes have this process brought to the way of living of the population and the way people look at the local media. I will take a look at quality of programmes and see if there was an improvement. Method: In the first part of my essay I will describe how the pluralism process evolved and who were the main movers of the process. I will interview politicians involved in the process and take a look at their opinion way back in 1991 and their opinion today on pluralism in the media. I ask those who were in favour and against pluralism at that point in time and why they had their opinion. Among these politician and other persons involved in the media I will interview Dr Michael Frendo MP who was the Parliamentary Secretary responsible for Communications in 1991. I will also interview Mario Azzopardi who is a regular analyst of the local media today and Mario Schiavone who was also involved in the pluralism process. Besides I will interview other politician who in 1991 opposed pluralism in broadcasting. Another part of my essay would be a deep look at the Broadcasting Act that was approved by Parliament and how it was implemented. In my essay I will also give the Broadcasting Authority view on pluralism today and any future development expected in this sector. In the last part of my essay I will gather various public opinions about their views on pluralism in the media and I make my own conclusion on the subject. I will take a look at the quality of programmes, especially local productions, and see if there was progress.