> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://impact.gfmd.info/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://impact.gfmd.info/meetings/2024/gfmd-levant-regional-meeting-dec-2024/meeting-agenda.md).

# Meeting Agenda

The document below includes data, top-level trends, and key findings from the GFMD's mapping of funding for media development and journalism support in the region, which will be presented during the meeting.

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<table><thead><tr><th width="198">Time (EET)</th><th>Activity</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>15:00 – 15:15</td><td><p><strong>Introduction and presentation of GFMD mapping of funding for media development and journalism support in Iraq, Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan and Syria.</strong> </p><p><br>Researchers will present key trends and high-level Insights outlined in the mapping report.</p></td></tr><tr><td>15:15 – 15:40</td><td><p><strong>Palestine: Emergency support and recovery</strong></p><p></p><p>GFMD members and partners from Palestine will provide updates about the emergency/crisis needs as well as efforts to establish a journalism fund to provide longer-term core support.</p></td></tr><tr><td>15:40 - 16:05</td><td><p><strong>Lebanon: Supporting independent public interest media</strong></p><p></p><p>GFMD members and partners in Lebanon will explain the technical requests that they have articulated to donors and the strategic necessity of supporting independent media in Lebanon.</p></td></tr><tr><td>16:05 – 16:50</td><td><p><strong>Iraq, Jordan and Syria - Opportunities, risks and lessons learned</strong></p><p><br>GFMD members and partners from Iraq, Jordan, and Syria will provide an assessment of the funding environment in their respective countries and highlight the support needed for journalists and media.<br><br>In light of developments in Syria, GFMD members in the region will offer insights into lessons learned from previous crises, conflicts and changes of governments.</p></td></tr><tr><td>16:50 - 17:00</td><td><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Reflections on joint efforts and potential cooperation.</td></tr></tbody></table>