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.

Time (EET)	Activity
15:00 – 15:15	Introduction and presentation of GFMD mapping of funding for media development and journalism support in Iraq, Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan and Syria. Researchers will present key trends and high-level Insights outlined in the mapping report.
15:15 – 15:40	Palestine: Emergency support and recovery 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.
15:40 - 16:05	Lebanon: Supporting independent public interest media 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.
16:05 – 16:50	Iraq, Jordan and Syria - Opportunities, risks and lessons learned 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. 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.
16:50 - 17:00	Conclusions: Reflections on joint efforts and potential cooperation.