Through a series of trainings and capacity building activities, the new project is expected to foster a vibrant Pacific network of media professionals advocating for democracy and human rights.

Regional coordination of the project will be managed by the IFJ Asia-Pacific Office, which will work closely with a range of Pacific media organizations, civil society actors and media professionals. This approach is expected to stimulate intra-regional exchange, create synergies and provide sustenance for independent Pacific media. Ultimately the project aims to improve access to information, transparency and good governance.

The UNESCO component of the funding for this project is being provided through the International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC). IPDC contributes to the strengthening of democratic societies by providing support for the development of free, independent and pluralistic media. The 2010 IPDC grant application deadline is 31 July. Since its establishment, IPDC has channelled around US$100 million to over 1200 media projects in 140 developing countries.