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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.

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.

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.

Government of the United Kingdom

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The Government of the United Kingdom, formally known as His Majesty’s Government (HMG), is the central executive authority of the UK led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer since July 2024. While King Charles III serves as head of state, executive power is exercised by the government, with the Prime Minister selecting all ministers. The Cabinet, comprising the PM and senior ministers, forms the supreme decision-making committee. Ministers are typically members of Parliament, accountable to either the House of Commons or Lords, though the government primarily depends on Commons’ confidence. The government operates through 24 ministerial departments and 20 non-ministerial departments, supported by approximately 560,000 civil servants. Government ministers lead legislative debates, answer questions during Prime Minister’s Questions and departmental sessions, and appear before parliamentary committees. While the monarch possesses constitutional authority through the Royal Prerogative, these powers are largely delegated to ministers and exercised conventionally with minimal direct royal involvement in governing.

Government of Bangladesh

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The Government of Bangladesh operates as a unitary state with its central government headquartered in Dhaka. Following Sheikh Hasina’s resignation in August 2024, Dr. Muhammad Yunus serves as chief adviser of the interim government. The president functions as head of state and commander-in-chief of the armed forces, while the prime minister typically holds executive authority. The country employs a unique power transfer system where civil society members oversee a three-month transition period and general elections, a practice first implemented in 1991 and constitutionally adopted in 1996. The unicameral legislature, Jatiya Sangsad, contains 350 seats, including 50 reserved for women. The most recent parliamentary election was held on January 7, 2024. Local governance is structured through divisions, districts, subdistricts (upazilas), unions, and villages, with elected officials at the union level and civil servants administering larger units.

Ministry of Information of Cambodia

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Cambodia’s Ministry of Information oversees media and information in Cambodia. Established in 1993 and led by Minister Neth Pheaktra, it operates from its headquarters at 62 Monivong Boulevard in Phnom Penh. The ministry comprises the General Department of Administration and Finance, the General Department of Information and Broadcasting, the Kampuchea News Agency, National Television of Kampuchea, and the National Radio of Kampuchea. Working alongside the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, it plays a key role in Cambodia’s internet governance, including the implementation of the National Internet Gateway established in February 2021. This centralized gateway system was designed to manage internet traffic, increase tax revenue, and monitor online content for national security and social order, though it has raised concerns from human rights organizations regarding potential restrictions on free speech.

Danish Film Institute

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The Danish Film Institute, established in 1972, is Denmark’s national agency for supporting and promoting film and cinema culture. Located in Gothersgade in central Copenhagen, this cultural cornerstone—also known as Filmhuset (“the film house”)—operates under the Danish Ministry of Cultural Affairs. The institute focuses on three main areas: production and development of films, distribution and communication of film culture, and archives and museum activities. Its public facilities include a comprehensive library with 55,000 books and Cinemateket, Denmark’s national film museum, featuring three cinemas showcasing classics and quality films.