"Donor funded media development is a relatively new phenomenon, resulting in minimal impact. Modest gains have been made: technical improvements in television production, some better skilled journalists, development of journalists’ associations and a code of ethics, and greater citizen engagement. However, balanced and in-depth reports are scant and there remains limited space for freedom of expression. Professional media reports based on fact rather than opinion, on a range of sources (especially on a range of political sources) are the exception rather than the rule ... Improvements require considerable time and effort which often extends beyond the life of a short to medium term donor horizon. AusAID, KAF, UNDP and USAID are current donors who understand this." (Conclusion, p.39)
Contents
The Media Map project case studies: an introduction, 2
1 Executive summary, 6
2 Media overview, 8
3 Literature review, 26
4Donor-funded media development, 28
Conclusion, 39
Appendix 1. People interviewed, 45
Appendix 2. Methodology, 65
Appendix 3. A selection of donor funded media development interventions, 69