CORE Media Support Program for Armenia (CMSPA)

Program Overview

US Agency for International Development (USAID)

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Request for Proposals

In accordance with the requirements of the USAID-funded Core Media Support Program for Armenia (CMSPA), IREX announces a request for proposals (RFP) from qualified US-based individuals or organizations to conduct a mid-term evaluation of CMSPA on-site in Armenia.

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The primary mission of the four-year Armenia CORE Media Support Program (CMSPA), implemented by IREX and funded by USAID, is to foster self sustainability in the Armenian media sector. The main element of the program is designed to assist commercially viable targeted independent media outlets through the provision of loans. However the CMSP also includes elements that contribute to the development of the banking sector, promote economic development, and improve the profitability and business acumen of targeted media outlets.

KEY OBJECTIVES

Foster self sustainability in the Armenian media sector

PROJECT RESULTS

Targeted media outlets qualify to receive loans and repay them according to a schedule.
Targeted media outlets improve their profitability and expand their audience.
Targeted media outlets improve the professional quality of their product and provide diverse programming and information relevant to the public’s interest.
Armenia’s media market is consolidated through the formation and support of networks.

Project Activities

Financial Assistance. The main element of the program is designed to assist commercially viable targeted independent media outlets through the provision of loans.
Economic Development of the Media Sector. CMSP improves broadcast distribution infrastructure, advertising performance, and audience research. CMSP also supports development of the banking sector. Using both ratings and providing network opportunities, CMSP encourages the development of profitability and business acumen of targeted media outlets.
Formation of Media Support Networks. The project includes a comprehensive cooperative targeted media development initiative that will encourage the development of cooperative network synergies and move targeted media outlets towards loan qualification.

For more information about the Armenia Core Media Support Program, visit www.irex.am.