The expected outcomes of SPO 12 given in UNESCO's Medium-Term Strategy (2008–2013) are as follows:

• Conditions for freedom of expression and universal access to information and knowledge enhanced in all regions.
• Capacities and competencies of media and information professionals enhanced.
• Linguistic diversity in media and information networks enhanced.
• Marginalized populations and populations with special needs empowered to participate in development processes by providing access to media, in particular community media.

The expected outcomes of SPO 13 given in UNESCO's Medium-Term Strategy (2008–2013) are as follows:

• Integrated communication and information policies conforming with the principles of press freedom, independent and pluralistic media and contributing to the development of infostructures adopted by Member States.
• Communication and information components integrated in United Nations interagency strategies for conflict prevention, peace-building and good governance.
• Assistance provided to Member States, especially in Africa and SIDS, on pluralistic media and infostructures supportive of democratic practices, accountability and good governance.
  
  Download a copy of the evaluation report (pdf/655KB).