public broadcasting

Public broadcasting (or public service broadcasting) is radio, television, and other electronic media whose primary mission is public service with a commitment to avoiding political and commercial influence. Public broadcasters receive funding from public financing, license fees, individual contributions and donations, commercial advertising and corporate underwriting.

A public service broadcaster should operate as a non-partisan entity, guided by a clear public interest mandate and avoid media bias or political bias. Public service broadcasters should be safeguarded from external interference—especially of a political or commercial nature—in matters related to governance, budgeting, and editorial decision-making, typically as a non-profit entity. The public service broadcasting model relies on an independent and transparent system of governance, encompassing key areas such as editorial policy, managerial appointments, and financial oversight.