The IRN will always endeavour to have dedicated, highly trained and professionally competent personnel within the network of radio stations in its membership.
IRN will always carry out its activities in an honest and truthful manner and will take reasonable measures to prevent willful wrong doing by its membership
IRN will always be independent in its duties, free from political interference and influence as a network
IRN will always be open at all times in dealing with its membership and all stakeholders in the elections process
IRN commits to be respectful towards each other as well as all stakeholders and observe diversity in order to contribute meaningfully to the overall societal development.
IRN is a membership network of 40 community, independent and private radio stations across Sierra Leone’s 16 Districts that collaborate to nationally broadcast trustworthy, impartial news and issue-based radio programs. These independent stations have excellent coverage of the nation surpassing any radio outfit in Sierra Leone. IRN uses public forums, trainings, regular radio programming and election coverage reporting to enhance the public’s knowledge of electoral processes, responsibilities of elected officials and voters and current political debates. The platform is also used to provide education on national issues and embark on public education campaigns.
Originally formed around the 2002 national elections, the Independent Radio Network (IRN) is a membership network of 40 community and private radio stations operating across Sierra Leone’s 16 electoral districts that collaborate to nationally broadcast trustworthy, impartial news and issue-based radio programs. IRN is the only consortium of independent radio stations in the country with such massive coverage and membership. The network provides coverage of important and topical issues and activities implemented by government, International Partners and Non-State Actors. Over the years, IRN has proven to be a reliable and trust worthy channel of communication particularly through its independent coverage of State elections since 2002 providing real-time information on polling activities and exit polls across the country. As a result of IRN’s performance, the citizenry depends on the network for credible information and public education. Read More
