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GFMD IMPACT analysis of related projects and initiatives - Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA). (Last updated by Tom Law - March 1, 2021)
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GFMD IMPACT analysis of related projects and initiatives - Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA). (Last updated by Tom Law - March 1, 2021)
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We strive to build a foundation of knowledge for media development donors, implementers, and civil society actors on best practices and solutions for improving media systems. CIMA focuses on four cross-cutting issue areas in media development: effectiveness, sustainability, innovation, and funding. Together, they encompass efforts to improve the capacity and quality of the media sector.
CIMA works with a broad range of funders, media development and journalism support groups, including many GFMD members. CIMA is a member of GFMD and IAMRC. IAMRC are a partner of GFMD.
Policymakers, funders, researchers and media development practitioners.
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Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA) tracks the latest developments in international donor support to journalism and media development
Conducting research
Producing written analysis
Convening experts
Developing networks of thought leaders
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CIMA is an initiative of the .
CIMA's have been held in Latin America, Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East and North Africa.
CIMA's focus on the Global South.
CIMA's resources focus on and .
CIMA's publications and event focus on the , , , and of media assistance providing a valuable contribution to these debates.
focus on four cross-cutting issue areas in media development: effectiveness, sustainability, innovation, and funding. is dedicated to improving U.S. efforts to promote independent media in developing countries around the world. CIMA conducts research. produces written analysis, convenes experts, and develops networks of thought leaders. Some of their featured resources include:
Confronting the Crisis in Independent Media: A Role for International Assistance ()
Defending Independent Media: A Comprehensive Analysis of Aid Flows ()
Tracking media development donor support: An update on 2016 funding levels ()
International donors, both public and private, play an essential role in media development worldwide. In order to better understand the work donors are facilitating around the world the Center for International Media Assistance In each profile you will learn about the organization’s background, its current thematic priorities, details about funding, and in most cases a couple of examples that illustrate the types of media development projects they fund.
to support media development is fundamental to assessing whether enough resources are being directed at these efforts and whether those resources are being channelled to the areas of most pressing need.
