Independent Media
Independent media informs and engages citizens through the free flow
of information that advances democratic and economic development.
A professional media sector builds more transparent and effective
governance, promotes fair and open economies, and generates
responsible discussion about social and political issues.
INSIDE Independent Media
Media Sustainability Index
(MSI) 2005 - Middle East & North Africa (MENA)
Drawing on its unique experience in developing a successful MSI for Europe and Eurasia over the past five years, IREX is now expanding its in-depth analysis of the conditions for independent media to the MENA region.
Download Independent Media Papers
INSIDE IREX
IREX works with local partners to advance the professionalism
and long-term economic sustainability of newspapers, radio,
television, and Internet media. Specialized programs and small
grants build skills for balanced, investigative reporting, better media
management, and advocacy for press freedoms. Program areas
include:
- Journalism Training and Education
- Media Strategy and Management
- Business Development and Advertising
- News and Public Affairs Production
- Media Law Reform and Advocacy
- Technology and Infrastructure Development
Independent Media Programs
- Africa and Asia - IREX Small Grants Fund
- Africa - Media Sustainability Index
- Albania - Democracy and Governance in Albania (DGA)
- Armenia - CORE Media Support Program for Armenia
- Azerbaijan - Media Advancement Project
- Bulgaria - Judicial Strenghtening Initiative (JSI)
- Egypt - Media Development Program (MDP)
- Egypt - Partnership Program for Democracy and
Governance Program - Europe and Eurasia - Media Sustainability Index (MSI)
- The Hague - War Crimes Trials Coverage Project
- Iraq - Support for Independent Media in Iraq (SIMI)
- Jordan Media Strengthening Program
- Kosovo Media Assistance Program (KMAP)
- Middle East and North Africa Media Development
Initiatives Alliance (MENA MEDIA) - Middle East and North Africa - Media Sustainability
Index (MSI) - Middle East and North Africa - Promoting Transparency
through Education Partnerships - Moldova - Strengthening Civil Society Monitoring Capacity in Moldova (SCSMCM)
- Regional - ProMedia II
- Russia - International Media Partnerships Program (IMPP)
- Serbia - ProMedia II
- Somalia - Supporting Media and Civil Society in Somalia (SMCSS)
- Ukraine Media Partnership Program (UMPP)
- Ukraine - Strengthening Independent Media in Ukraine ( U-Media)


