Deadline: 24-Aug-20
The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) has announced International Training Programme on “Media Development in a Democratic Framework” Asia 2020.
The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) has commissioned NIRAS Sweden AB to organise this ITP in cooperation with International Media Support (IMS), Fojo Media Institute/Linnaeus University, and Global Reporting Sweden AB.
This ITP is a fellowship programme that provides a forum and platform for constructive, creative dialogue between high-level representatives from media, government and civil society on how to improve self-regulatory and regulatory frameworks for media.
This programme involves more than training of individuals. It is a full-scale capacity-building programme aimed at real change towards a more efficient and sustainable planning and implementation of media self-regulation.
At the start of the programme, each participant will – in close collaboration with colleagues and supervisors – identify an idea that can contribute to the achievement of both the ITP’s objective and the organisation’s own strategies and long-term goals, as well as the transformation process on a national level. Based on this idea, a Transformation Project will evolve as the participants are provided with new knowledge, networks, and experiences during the course of the process.
The participants work together in country teams, supported by a national facilitator in each country and assisted by international experts (thematic mentors). This support will be continuous throughout the five phases of the programme.
They are closely monitoring the development of the Covid-19 pandemic in the world. If necessary we will adjust the programme to ensure that it is implemented in the best way possible, given the very special circumstances. For example, the scheduled phases may need to be rescheduled.
Objectives
The overall objective of this programme is that the participants and their supporting organizations should contribute to the promotion and protection of the institutional frameworks that govern self-regulation of the media sector. More specifically, this programme aims to contribute to the development of self-regulatory frameworks for the media sector, strengthening the institutional and organizational capacities among relevant stakeholders and contributing to national reform and change processes.
Benefits
At the end of the training programme, participating individuals and organisations shall have obtained:
- Increased knowledge about media and freedom of expression in relation to media policy, journalism and self-regulation of the media sector.
- Extended professional national, regional, and international networks.
- Greater awareness of human rights, gender equality and security for journalists and other media actors.
- Increased knowledge and capacity to initiate structured, long-term transformational work within and outside the respective organisations
Structure
This programme is implemented during a 12 month period and consists of five phases linked to the development of the participants’ Transformation Projects.
- Phase 1 Inception, September – October, 2020
- Phase 2 Online training and project design, November 2020 – January 2021
- Phase 3 Project Development, February – March 2021
- Phase 4 Regional phase, 10 days in April 2021
- Phase 5 Implementation, May – August, 2021 and Course in Sweden, September 2021
Invited countries are: Bangladesh, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam.
Target Group
The programme targets individuals who can promote standards and self-regulation of the media sector in the respective countries in different ways. The programme management will identify strategically important participants from the media sector, such as media councils, judicial institutions, independent freedom of speech organizations, policy institutions, relevant ministries, parliamentary committees, and independent media outlets.
Although it focuses on individuals, the programme is primarily targeting organisations and efforts are made to establish long-term relationships with the key organisations involved. Such collaborative organisations should be willing to commit themselves to participation over several years and be ready to cooperate with other organisations in the programme, even though they may have different opinions on regulatory frameworks. Capacity and interest to drive processes to achieve long-term goals is a prerequisite to become a collaborative organisation.
Applicants to the programme should:
- hold a key position in their organisation, with influence on a strategic level
- have the drive and power to initiate and drive change processes
- be highly proficient in English
- hold a relevant academic degree
- be available and motivated for active participation through the whole training programme.
As we strive to obtain a gender balance in the programme, organisations are strongly encouraged to nominate female candidates.
For more information, visit https://itp.sida.se/itp/Programcatalog.nsf/0/52F47D91972348C6C12585200048AF75?opendocument