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Internews Network’s U-Media Project

Internews Network’s U-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

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Internews Network’s U-Media Project

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  1. Internews Network’sU-Media Project Strengthening Independent Media in Ukraine

  2. U-Media Project • USAID-funded • 3 years • October 1, 2008 – September 30, 2011 • $6,000,000

  3. Main purpose To help consolidate democratic governance in Ukraine by developing a more professional media to better perform its oversight and public service role.

  4. 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%.

  5. Major priorities • New Media • Media Literacy • Media Monitoring • Investigative Journalism • Ethics

  6. Priorities continued… • Key media legislation reform • Destatization • UT1 transformation to public broadcaster, while protecting private media interests

  7. Other key considerations • Innovation • Partnerships • Building new coalitions • Regional support • Media and civil society

  8. The process • Annual Program Statement • Concept Papers • Proposals • Implementation • Website! - http://www.internews.org/ukraine/eng/ • http://www.internews.org/ukraine/ua/ Contact: umedia@internews.org

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