Search results for Organization Name: media institute Of Southern Africa
Project Focus: Displaying records 1-3 of 3 results
All results totalling $119,491 Total may include redundant amount due to supplements.
Project Title:
Expanding Freedom of Expression in Swaziland
Project Region:
Africa
Project Country:
Eswatini
Project Focus:
Freedom of Information
Description:
To expand press freedom and media diversity in Swaziland. The project will train and mobilize key members of parliament, journalists, media associations, CSOs, and grassroots communities to participate in a coordinated national campaign to advocate for the repeal of restrictive media laws, the enactment of access to information legislation, and the licensing of community radio stations in Swaziland.
Year: 2017 Award Amount: $37,585
Project Title:
Monitoring Media Coverage of Swaziland's Elections
Project Region:
Africa
Project Country:
Eswatini
Project Focus:
Freedom of Information
Description:
To promote media diversity, access to information, and inclusive citizen participation in Swaziland's 2018 elections. The project will inform and monitor the conduct of the electoral commission and media sector. The grantee will organize dialogues and workshops to train electoral commissioners, media professionals, and civil society on best practices for voter education and election coverage, while continuing to advocate for increased press freedom and the enactment of access to information legislation.
Year: 2018 Award Amount: $38,906
Project Title:
Fostering Media Freedom through Access to Information
Project Region:
Africa
Project Country:
Eswatini
Project Focus:
Freedom of Information
Description:
To promote access to information and freedom of expression in Eswatini. The institute will coordinate a national campaign for the passage of access to information legislation, conduct research and policy analysis, and educate newly elected lawmakers, civil society, and media institutions on restrictive media laws and the need for access to information legislation.
