The Media Outlet has been independently certified according to the JTI Programme and CWA 17493:2019.

Certified by

Deloitte

Date of certification

25/10/2024

Contact details

477 Collins Street
3000 Melbourne
Australia

Media Outlet Zuuniimedee Date of first publication 21/05/2024 Date of Latest Change 12/10/2024

3. Public Service Media

3.1. Public Service Media Mission, Governance and Independence

The Media Outlet shall describe its public service mission and the legal instrument on which it is based. It shall describe its governance structure, including the role of all relevant governance bodies or organisations (for example, regulator, supervisory board, government/parliament role). It shall state how its financial income is generated and what proportion of its financial resources are totally or partially provided by public funds. It shall state if both external and internal governance measures guarantee its editorial independence.

Is the Media Outlet a Public Service Media?

Yes

What is the public service mission for which it is responsible?

As Mongolian leading national daily newspaper, we are responsible for providing journalism for the public interest, providing citizens with the right to know, and enlightening them.

Is this governed by legislation?

Yes

What law or legal instrument specifies its role and responsibilities?

The Constitution of Mongolia, Mongolian Media Law and other designated laws.
In accordance with the rules and editorial policies of the newspaper, the general principles of media ethics approved by the National Media Council, and the principles of media ethics approved by the Media Council. Also, the Copyright Law and the Intellectual Property Law of Mongolia will be enforced.

Provide a reference URL here.

www.zms.mn, zuuniimedee.mn

What are the stakeholders with which it has formal relations, and what is the nature of the relationship?

The Zasgiin medee LLC publishes the Zuuniimedee newspaper. The ultimate owner of Zasgiin medee LLC is Enkhbayar Batshugar.
(Additionally, there is no attempt by the shareholder to influence the activities of the daily newspaper Zuuniimedee.

How is income generated?

1. Newspaper and digital subscription.
2. Advertisements

What portion of income is public funds?

Approx.50%

Does the governance guarantee editorial independence?

Yes

State here in what way.

The management structure of the newspaper works with the following structure: Editor-in-Chief, Deputy Editor, General Secretary, and Head of Department. These officials ensure independence as they form the Newspaper Council and make decisions.

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