USAID

Jordan Media Strengthening Program (JMSP)

Program Overview

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US Agency for International Development (USAID)

The USAID-funded Jordan Media Strengthening Program (JMSP) works with media outlets, training institutes, journalism faculties, and media NGOs to improve the professionalism and sustainability of the Jordanian media sector. IREX and its partners Social Impact, the University of Tennessee, and the Annenberg School for Communication offer training, consulting, and small grants to achieve the following four key goals.

KEY ISSUES AND OBJECTIVES

Build media training capacity in Jordan to promote professional development among mid-career and emerging media professionals.
Improve the management and economic viability of local media outlets.
Strengthen the professionalism and organizational capacity of local and regional media.
Strengthen media associations and NGOs in support of media excellence and policy reform.

PROJECT ACTIVITIES

Building Professionalism among Emerging and Mid-Career Journalists
JMSP works with universities and local training institutions to develop sustainable professional development and training opportunities for emerging and mid-career regional journalists.
Fostering Local Media
Through training, consulting, and small grants, JMSP supports professionalism in local media and encourages sustainable media management business practices.
Improving the Enabling Environment for Local Media
JMSP supports local organizations and the Jordanian government in their efforts to create an enabling environment for independent media through legal and policy reforms.
Civil Society and Media Business Support
JMSP provides support to local media NGOs and associations that strive for media excellence and the policy reforms needed to foster independent, sustainable media.

IREX Media Work in Jordan

IREX has worked with Jordanian partners since 2004, including implementation of small grants, journalism education reform, and media management. IREX began working on the JMSP in 2006.