media and conflict in myanmar: opportunities for media to advance peace 2. Improving the Media Regulatory Framework During the interview period, much debate took place regarding the drafting of a new press law and the competing bills prepared by the MoI and the Press Council. Even as parliament considers both drafts, advocacy should continue to amend certain provisions that still limit media freedoms and promote additional legislation related to access to information and telecommunications. This process also includes repealing anachronistic laws that have been used to repress press freedoms such as the 1962 Printers and Publishers Act and the 2004 Electronic Transactions Act. Requirements Media voice in advocating for change to the regulatory framework  ialogue among local media, government, and international organizations to ensure more progressive D laws are put in place and properly implemented Public awareness campaign to inform citizens about the benefits of new legislation Desired outcomes Knowledge  wareness among journalists, government, and civil society about what the new press law allows and does A not allow  nderstanding among the media that legal advocacy for free speech and press freedom are U long-term processes  nderstanding among citizens and political leaders that passing new media legislation is a step toward U more transparent governance and power sharing Attitude Confidence among Myanmar journalists in their freedom to report on certain issues Citizen trust in media and belief that they can receive credible information from local media Behavior Press law enacted and implemented that enables more freedom for journalists and editors Journalists practice their craft without harassment  itizens able to make decisions to participate in the political process and resolve conflict based on C credible information from the media USIP.ORG  29