Umesh Pokharel elected new chair of Media Action Nepal
Summary
Umesh Pokharel has been elected new chair of Media Action Nepal in Kathmandu. The organisation also appointed Amit Pyakurel as executive director, as outgoing chair Priyanka Jha and founding chair Dr Laxman Datt Pant welcomed the new leadership.
Key Points
- Umesh Pokharel was elected new chair of Media Action Nepal at an executive committee meeting in Kathmandu.
- Pokharel has experience in media research, journalism, media development and press freedom, including work with IFJ and DW Akademie.
- Media Action Nepal said his leadership will focus on freedom of expression, journalists’ safety, the right to information and media development.
- Amit Pyakurel was appointed executive director, while Priyanka Jha wished the new team success.
