Forum Media and Development - FoME (Germany)

GFMD IMPACT analysis of related projects and initiatives - Forum Media and Development - FoME (Germany). (Last updated by Tom Law - March 1, 2021)

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Forum Media and Development - FoME (Germany).

• Website: https://fome.info/

• Newsletter: The FoME mailing list addresses German-speaking readers, reaching more than 1,200 experts in journalism, communication research and development cooperation.

Project design

Goals & aims

"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."

Governance structure

FoME is a network of 24 organisations.

Partners

FoME is a network of 24 organisations working towards strengthening independent media in developing and transitioning countries.

Audience

German organisations that fund, deliver or participate in media development or journalism support projects.

Geographic focus

Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe.

Languages

English and German

Thematic focus

• Strengthening independent media in developing and transitioning countries.

Main activities

• Exchange of information and experiences among the members

• Exchange with media representatives from Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe

• Cooperation in carrying out joint projects, research and evaluations

• Coordination and representation of the interests of the non-governmental organisations that are concerned with media development cooperation – at national, European and international level

• Further elaboration of the political and strategic framework of the German media development cooperation

• Advice to the German government and its implementing organisations

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