> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/about.md).
# About the TED toolkit
### Introduction
The [**OECD Development Co-operation Principles on Relevant and Effective Support to Media and the Information Environment**](https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/publications/reports/2024/05/development-co-operation-principles-for-relevant-and-effective-support-to-media-and-the-information-environment_e8c617a4/76d82856-en.pdf) (March 2024) provide a shared foundation for donor action. They set out what **effective, responsible, and sustainable support** to media and the information environment should look like.
This Toolkit builds on that foundation. It translates the OECD Principles into **practical guidance** to support their application in policy and programming. It is designed for staff working across development, governance, digital policy, and external action, including those without **specialised media expertise**.
The Toolkit reflects a growing recognition that **independent journalism and resilient information ecosystems** are central to democratic governance, economic development, and societal stability. It supports donors in integrating these considerations more systematically into their work.
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#### What the Toolkit Provides
The Toolkit is a practical, modular resource that can be used across different roles, institutions, and contexts. It includes:
* **Role-based guidance** to support decision-making across different functions, from strategy and policy to programme implementation and communications
* **Principle-based guidance** explaining how each OECD Principle can be applied in practice
* **Checklists and tools** to support programme design, risk assessment, coordination, and evaluation
* **Contextual guidance** for working in fragile, authoritarian, or rapidly changing environments
* **A separate “go deeper” section** with case studies and examples illustrating how the Principles are applied in different contexts
The Toolkit is designed to be used flexibly. Users can engage with it based on their role, their immediate task, or the specific Principle they are working with.
#### Objectives
The Toolkit aims to:
* **Support the practical application** of the OECD Principles in day-to-day decision-making
* **Strengthen the quality, consistency, and sustainability** of support to independent media and information ecosystems
* **Integrate media and information integrity considerations** across sectors and policy areas
* **Provide accessible guidance for non-specialist staff** working in complex and evolving contexts
* **Encourage more coordinated and coherent approaches** among donors and partners
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### An Evolving Resource
The Toolkit is intended to evolve over time. It will be updated to reflect user feedback, emerging evidence, and changes in policy and operational contexts.
Feedback from practitioners and institutions is essential to ensure that the Toolkit remains relevant, practical, and grounded in real-world experience.
For comments or suggestions, please contact:
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