Budget 2021 has paved the way for the establishment of a National Broadcasting Academy and provided opportunities to increase capacity building for the state media, Minister of Public Affairs within the Prime Minister;s Office, Kwame McCoy told the National Assembly on Monday during his presentation.
McCoy told the House that his office began laying the foundation after the passage of the 2020 budget and during the course of this year they aim to build on that. He related that they will be working to expand both human and technical capacity in the state media to ensure they reach the needs of Guyanese audiences.
“The training mix will include local refresher training; a wide-ranging scholarship programme at certificate, bachelor’s and master’s degree levels; and an expansive regional and international professional study exchange programme,” he highlighted in his presentation.
