Meeting agenda

Here you will find the agenda for the Donor workshop: “Can We Safeguard Free Expression and Media Freedom? Donor Support for Locally Led Journalism and Media Advocacy” on September 6, 2024.

Activity	Time
Introduction and Presentation of Policy and Advocacy Mapping Policy and advocacy priorities of journalism and media support community - Learning and recommendations from the GFMD Policy & Learning meeting. Mira Milosevic, Executive Director, Global Forum for Media Development (GFMD) Carla Egydio, Diretora de Relações Institucionais, Associação de Jornalismo Digital (Ajor), Brazil	15:00
Donor Collaborations and Coalitions Mutually beneficial collaboration between donors and civil society. Drusilla Menaker, Media Specialist, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Ross McDermott, Media Freedom Lead, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Julien Musseau, Desk officer – Information and Media Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of France	15:10
Session 1: Policy and Advocacy Case Studies Waqas Naeem, Media Development Professional, DC Sustainability Co-chair, GFMD IMPACT Regional Coordinator for Asia and Pacific Agustina Del Campo, Director, Center for Studies on Freedom of Expression (CELE); Global Network Initiative	15:35
Break	15:55
Session 2: Donor Roundtable In this interactive session, donors and funders will engage in the Chatham House style discussion to share insights, strategies, and experiences in supporting policy and advocacy efforts for media and public interest journalism. The discussion will focus on identifying gaps in current support mechanisms, potential areas for increased donor collaboration, and innovative strategies to enhance the impact of policy-driven initiatives. This session will also provide a platform for donors to voice their priorities and concerns, contributing to a more coordinated and effective approach to strengthening media freedom and public interest journalism globally.	16:00