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Internews Network’sU-Media Project
Strengthening Independent Media in Ukraine
U-Media Project
USAID-funded 3 years October 1, 2008 – September 30,
2011 $6,000,000
Main purpose
To help consolidate democratic governance
in Ukraine by developing a more professional
media to better perform its oversight and
public service role.
Three major objectives and resource allocation Media fulfill public service oversight role and
provide useful, reliable and objective news and information – 60%;
Media laws approach European standards – 10%; Robust media-sector NGOs function in the
professional interests of independent media -30%.
Major priorities
New Media Media Literacy Media Monitoring Investigative Journalism Ethics
Priorities continued…
Key media legislation reform Destatization UT1 transformation to public
broadcaster, while protecting private media interests
Other key considerations
Innovation Partnerships Building new coalitions Regional support Media and civil society
The process
Annual Program Statement Concept Papers Proposals Implementation Website! - http://www.internews.org/ukraine/eng/ http://www.internews.org/ukraine/ua/
Contact: [email protected]
