This Report was compiled and published on the basis of the findings of a sociological survey carried out by the “Committee to Protect Freedom of Expression” non-governmental organization under the “Advocacy through Empowerment of Regional Media and Journalistic Organizations” Project (implemented with the support of the Open Society Institute Assistance Foundation Armenia and the Government of the Netherlands).  The objective of the survey was to assess the development of the Armenian regional mass media and their capacity in satisfying the information needs of the regional population.  To this end, a public opinion survey covering a total of 600 respondents was carried out in six regions (“Marzes”) of Armenia (Shirak, Lori, Tavush, Gegharkunik, Armavir, and Syunik) during February-July 2008 (one month per region).

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