Culture Ministry sets up expert council on information policy
Ukraine's Culture Ministry has set up an Expert Council on state information policy, the ministry's press service said, citing Order No. 450 issued on April 6.
"The Expert Council is headed by Deputy Culture Minister for European Integration Natalia Movshovych. It includes 23 members, among them media representatives and experts. The Expert Council is a standing advisory body that will prepare recommendations and proposals on shaping state information policy," the ministry said in a statement.
Among the council's key tasks are drafting proposals and recommendations on state information policy, identifying ways and mechanisms to address problems arising during the implementation of state policy in the information sphere, helping shape effective state information policy in line with current challenges and public needs, and promoting best international practices in information policy.
The council will also be responsible for establishing cooperation with other state bodies, public organizations and the expert community to exchange experience and best practices in the information sphere, as well as dealing with other issues related to shaping state information policy.
"The council will prepare analytical materials, take part in drafting regulations, analyze problematic issues in information policy and propose ways to resolve them. It will also interact with state bodies, public and international organizations, and the expert community to exchange experience," the ministry said.
