"The German “Forum Media and Development” (Forum Medien und Entwicklung) is a network of institutions and individuals active in the field of media development cooperation. It serves as the German platform for the exchange of experiences, research and further elaboration of concepts. It facilitates the dialogue between media practitioners, development politics and the scientific community."
Exchange of information and experiences among the membersExchange with media representatives from Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern EuropeCooperation in carrying out joint projects, research and evaluationsCoordination and representation of the interests of the non-governmental organisations that are concerned with media development cooperation – at national, European and international levelFurther elaboration of the political and strategic framework of the German media development cooperationAdvice to the German government and its implementing organisations