International Programme for the Development of Communication
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The 32nd session of the Intergovernmental Council of the International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC) is scheduled for 25 and 26 November 2020 at UNESCO Headquarters (Room X) Fontenoy Building.
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The celebration of the 40th anniversary of the International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC) will be held on 24 November 2020 at UNESCO Headquarters.
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The 64th meeting of the Bureau of the Intergovernmental Council of the International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC) took place virtually on 11 and 12 June 2020 and approved 49 grassrots media development projects (avaialbe in English)
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Powering sustainable development with access to information: Check out the highlights from the 2019 UNESCO monitoring and reporting of SDG indicator 16.10.2 on public access to information
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Download our new handbook (now in 20 languages) “Journalism, “Fake News” and Disinformation” - Read the new UNESCO Publications in association with the Global Alliance for Media and Gender (GAMAG) and the UNESCO UNITWIN network for Gender Media and ICTs
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An Attack on One is an Attack on All explores successful initiatives to protect journalists and combat impunity. Download the full report or chapter by chapter through the interactive map.
The IPDC is the only multilateral forum in the UN system designed to mobilize the international community to discuss and promote media development in developing countries. The Programme not only provides support for media projects but also seeks an accord to secure a healthy environment for the growth of free and pluralistic media in developing countries.
Over the last 40 years, following the decisions and guidelines of the Intergovernmental Council and its Bureau, the IPDC has focused its projects on the most urgent priorities in communication development all around the world.
The efforts of the IPDC have had an important impact on a broad range of fields covering, among others, the promotion of media independence and pluralism, development of community media, radio and television organizations, modernization of national and regional news agencies, and training of media professionals. IPDC has mobilized some US$ 120 million for over 2000 projects in more than 140 developing countries and countries in transition.
For political and ethical reasons, multilateral cooperation is the most appropriate way of promoting media development. International assistance provided through IPDC does not interfere with the integrity and independence of media institutions.
More than ever, the IPDC now strives to realize more effective media projects that empower people to gain equitable access to knowledge and express themselves through free and pluralistic media.
Join hands with the IPDC in developing meaningful media environments in which people can express their concerns, investigate, discuss, gain knowledge and reject violence.
In providing support to projects, IPDC is guided by the following priorities:
- Supporting media pluralism (particularly community media) and independence (improving self-regulation and professional standards);
- Promoting the safety of journalists;
- Countering hate speech in media and social media, promoting conflict-sensitive journalism practice and/or promoting cross-cultural/cross-religious dialogue among journalists;
- Supporting law reform fostering media independence;
- Conducting media assessments and research based on UNESCO's Media Development Indicators (MDIs), the Gender Sensitive Indicators for the Media (GSIM) or the Journalists' Safety Indicators; and
- Capacity building for journalists and media managers, including improving journalism education (using UNESCO's Model Curricula for Journalism Education).
Donors that supported IPDC Activities in 2018-2019
IPDC carries out its mandate through the funding and implementation of media development projects which are approved annually by the Bureau of the Intergovernmental Council.
The IPDC Special Account is a common funding pool, which enables the the Programme to ensure a global approach to media development. Fifty-nine countries have contributed to the IPDC activities through this account.
Some projects are financed under Funds-in-Trust arrangements (FIT) with individual donor agencies. FIT is an arrangement of funds earmarked for specific projects approved by the IPDC Intergovernmental Council, which could either be fully funded or receive supplementary funds to those given from the Special Account.
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