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UNESCO – Nicolas Chatain
UNESCO – Nicolas Chatain
International Programme for the Development of Communication
What is the IPDC?
The International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC) promotes media development within developing countries, countries in transition, and countries in conflict and post-conflict situations.
As the only multilateral forum in the UN system designed to mobilize the international community around media development, the Programme provides support for media projects while seeking accord to secure a healthy environment for the growth of free and pluralistic press.
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IPDC - Committed to media development
Committed to media development
2022
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UNESCO – Nicolas Chatain
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UNESCO – Nicolas Chatain
Facts & Figures
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115 million USD
channeled to development worldwide
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In over 140
countries of implementation
Our Action
In providing support to projects, the International Programme for the Development of Communication is guided by the following objectives.