Report: "Coordinating media assistance & journalism support"
Last updated
Was this helpful?
Last updated
Was this helpful?
In the context of the process to GFMD IMPACT has produced a report on "Coordinating Media Assistance and Journalism Support Efforts" which analyses the scope and focus of media assistance coordination efforts (in Lebanon, Syria, Ukraine and in a few other cases), highlighting common pitfalls as well as best practice.
The report presents a set of recommendations for practical steps that could be used to orchestrate future coordination initiatives, including in conflict and emergency situations.
(4 pages)
(40 pages)
For more information contact the GFMD IMPACT help desk.
About the report: , was produced by GFMD IMPACT, in cooperation with the Samir Kassir Foundation’s SKeyes Centre for Media and Cultural Freedom, and with support and in cooperation with the International Media Support (IMS). Methodology: The report is based on desk research and a series of interviews that were conducted in June 2022 with key stakeholders who have participated in coordination groups over the last five years. It was authored by Aida Al-Kaisy and Michael Randall. The findings and recommendations were refined and discussed during a between September and November 2022.
Sept. 2022 - The draft report was also shared with the GFMD IMPACT Advisory Board and the GFMD Executive Committee.
Oct. 3, 2022 - GFMD members were invited to contribute to the process in an email to the members list on 3 October and via the on 18 October. It was also been featured on the engagement opportunities section of the GFMD and in meetings of the GFMD convened Ukraine information-sharing group.
Oct. 5, 2022 - At the ACOS Alliance annual meeting in New York Nick Benequista (CIMA) presented the findings and recommendations for discussion during a session on 'Preparing for the next crisis.
Oct. 19, 2022 - This meeting brought together participants from the ACOS Alliance meeting to finalise the report's recommendations.