United Nations: Content of and Charges for Radio Broadcasts Transmitted by the Voice of America
NSIAD-86-114BR
Published: Apr 30, 1986. Publicly Released: Apr 30, 1986.
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Highlights
In response to a congressional request, GAO provided information on the United Nations (UN) radio programs that Voice of America (VOA) transmits to: (1) assess instances of favorable and unfavorable treatment of the United States and U.S. policy interests in the programs; and (2) clarify the leasing arrangement between UN and VOA.
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Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of State | If U.N. broadcasts from Voice of America facilities are resumed, the Department of State should include these programs in its review of U.N. public information materials. |
Closed – Not Implemented
UN suspended its broadcasts over VOA in January 1986, and has no plans to resume them.
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