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Ministry of Culture and National Heritage

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The Ministry of Culture and National Heritage (Ministerstwo Kultury i Dziedzictwa Narodowego) is a Polish government ministry that oversees cultural policy and serves as the State Treasury representative for Poland’s public media entities. According to official statements, the ministry represents the State Treasury as the 100 percent shareholder of public broadcasters including Telewizja Polska S.A., regional public radio stations, and the Polish Press Agency. In December 2023, Minister Bartłomiej Sienkiewicz initiated restructuring of public media organizations, leading to their placement in liquidation status. The ministry’s oversight extends to cultural institutions, heritage preservation, and state-owned media companies throughout Poland.

Brazilian Ministry of Science Technology and Innovation

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Brazil’s Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação) is the federal cabinet agency responsible for coordinating the country’s science, technology and innovation policies since its establishment in March 1985. The ministry oversees multiple secretariats including digital transformation, technological development, and social development programs. Headquartered in Brasília’s government district, the MCTI serves as Brazil’s primary institutional partner for international technology cooperation agreements, including recent artificial intelligence partnerships with countries like China aimed at strengthening bilateral innovation frameworks.

Myanmar Ministry of Information

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Myanmar’s Ministry of Information was established in 1947 to control state media and information dissemination. Headquartered in Nay Pyi Taw, the ministry oversees state media operations including Myanmar Radio and Television (MRTV), the Information and Public Relations Department, and the Printing and Publishing Department. The organization controls television broadcasting, film production standards, and content censorship. Since the coup d’état in Myanmar in 2021, the ministry has played a clear role in pushing pro-state propaganda and restraining the activities of news media.

Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar

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The Republic of the Union of Myanmar operates under military rule following a coup d’état on February 1, 2021, when the Tatmadaw, or armed services of Myanmar, seized power from the civilian government. The military junta, officially called the State Administration Council [view in Open Sanctions], displaced the democratically elected National League for Democracy government that had won a resounding victory in the 2020 general election. Myanmar gained independence from Britain on January 4, 1948, but has experienced prolonged military control interrupted only by brief periods of civilian governance, including 2015-2021 when democratic elections temporarily restored civilian leadership before the latest military takeover reversed democratic progress.

Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

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The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia’s parliamentary system was established August 21, 1995, when the Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front adopted the current constitution. The prime minister serves as head of government while the president holds the ceremonial head of state position. The bicameral legislature includes a 547-member House of Peoples’ Representatives elected for five-year terms and a 108-member House of Federation with representatives chosen by regional councils. Based in Addis Ababa, this federal system replaced centralized imperial and military rule, establishing ethnic-based governance across eleven regional states and two chartered cities to manage the country’s diverse ethnic populations.

UAE Media Council

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The UAE Media Council (UAEMC), established in February 2023 by federal decree under President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, serves as the Emirates’ primary media regulatory authority. The entity apparently supersedes the previous National Media Council, which changed in 2021. Chaired by Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, who also heads the National Media Office, the council coordinates federal and local media efforts while proposing legislation to regulate and license all media outlets, including those in free zones. Though its language is highly professionalized, including a stated “mission” and “vision,” the council plays a crucial role in the control of media and content. According to its About Us page, the council’s mandate includes “reviewing and approving media content for all that is printed, published and broadcast within the UAE, including those operating in free zones” and “registering and accrediting media professionals and correspondents of foreign media in the country” — raising questions about the extent of its oversight powers.

Government of the United Arab Emirates

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The United Arab Emirates, formed in 1971 as a federation of seven emirates, operates under an authoritarian federal monarchy with limited democratic elements. The UAE’s federal structure includes a Supreme Council comprising the hereditary rulers of each emirate, a Council of Ministers, and a Federal National Council. The President, currently Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, also serves as ruler of Abu Dhabi, while Dubai’s ruler serves as Vice-President and Prime Minister. The Federal National Council has only an “advisory role” with half its 40 members elected and half appointed, including a mandated 50 percent female representation since 2023 elections. Despite official claims that “every citizen has the opportunity to express their opinion frankly,” power remains concentrated among the ruling families, with no political parties permitted and civil liberties significantly restricted. Media development and regulation activities are handled by the UAE Media Council, which reviews and approves all content published or broadcast within the UAE and has cooperated at the state level with the People’s Republic of China.

Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training Pakistan

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The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training was created in July 2011 following Pakistan’s 18th Amendment. After the Supreme Court of Pakistan’s November 2011 judgment emphasizing federal responsibility for education under Article 25-A, it was renamed “Ministry of Education and Training” in July 2012. The ministry underwent further reorganizations, becoming “Ministry of Education, Training & Standards in Higher Education” in June 2013, and finally “Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training” in June 2014. Its vision focuses on creating equitable educational opportunities aligned with demand-driven training to develop Pakistan into a prosperous nation. The ministry’s mission emphasizes creating conducive environments for education and technical/vocational training, supporting socio-economic development.

Nigerian Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation

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The Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation is a government ministry in Nigeria responsible for managing the country’s public image, information dissemination, and cultural promotion. Established in 1999 under President Olusegun Obasanjo, dissolved on January 11, 2007, and re-established in 2015 under President Muhammadu Buhari, the ministry is currently headed by Minister Mohammed Idris Malagi, who assumed office in August 2023. The ministry claims its mandate is to establish “a dynamic public information system” that provides citizens and global communities with “credible and timely information.” Its stated functions include “strategic communication of government policies,” promoting “national consciousness,” regulating media, developing “cultural values and awareness,” and managing the National Archives.