Media freedom and development
Free and well-developed media are a cornerstone of democratic societies. (OSCE/Ihor Sergeiev) Photo details
In times of crisis, it is vital to ensure a pluralistic media environment with journalists able to provide accurate, balanced and independent coverage of events to the public.
The Project Co-ordinator works to improve the safety and editorial independence of journalists, supports research and discussion platforms on conflict-sensitive journalism, offers training courses and promotes better self-regulation as a way to address violations of media ethics. Sustainability of local print media reformed from state or municipal to independent outlets is also an important area of focus.