Modernising Journalists’ Trade Unions in Pakistan for the Digital Age A Mapping of Challenges, Needs, and Solutions Recommendations Financial Transparency To enhance financial transparency, unions should adopt mandatory reporting standards similar to those in Canada and the US, requiring detailed annual financial statements. This includes itemising expenditures above a specified threshold and making these reports easily accessible to members. Creating a public database for financial reports can foster accountability and trust among members and the public. When surveyed, almost half of the respondents(127) replied that corporate approach to financial transparency can improve financial transparency in the unions, 113 said professional fundraiser/manager can do that, and 61 deposed that membership fees can improve it. Figure 23: Improve Financial Transparency in Unions 127 113 61 Corporate approach to financial transparency Professional fund raiser/ manager Membership fees 17 Any other Capacity Building of Leaders Unions should implement regular training programs for their leaders focused on financial management, negotiation skills, and digital literacy. This will empower leaders to effectively navigate modern challenges. Additionally, 63