Challenges and perspectives for media support programs (Nov. '22)
Organisers: This seminar was part of the Sahafa Med project (funded by the EU) that is implemented by “Journalisme and Citizenship” NGO. It was organised in partnership with GFMD.
Participants: 40+ donors, NGOs supporting media and journalists and implementing partners working with media outlets and journalists in the Southern Neighbourhood region.
Location: Brussels, Belgium.
Agenda
1. Journalists and Media needs, challenges and expectations:
This session included:
A presentation of the GFMD IMPACT initiative to renew the principles for effective media development.
There were also three presentations by Sahafa Med correspondents.
2. Obstacles, opportunities and innovation for media support initiatives:
This session included:
A presentation of “Media Accountability” in the MENA region study by Erich Brost institute.
Three presentations by Sahafa Med correspondents.
3. Coordination between donors and implementers:
This session included:
Presentation of findings and recommendations from the GFMD IMPACT report: “Coordinating Media Assistance and Journalism Support Efforts”
Presentation of the key findings from the GFMD / Samir Kassir Foundation’s SKeyes Centre for Media and Cultural Freedom report: “The Funding Landscape for Media Development Actors in Lebanon”.
Presentation by three Sahafa Med correspondents.
Breakout groups
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