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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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UNESCO
IPDC Call for Proposals 2024
IPDC Call for proposals 2024 is currently open and will close on 12 February 2024.
How to apply:
- Please read through the following FAQ, and contact your relevant UNESCO Field Office and CI officer who will share with you the modalities of application and relevant necessary documents.
- We strongly encourage project proposals to consider the adaptation/use of UNESCO resources such as UNESCO’s journalism education handbooks. We also invite you to continue addressing specific gender-related challenges and include innovative dimensions and approaches.
- Your UNESCO Field Office will be submitting the best proposals on a dedicated platform.
IPDC - Committed to media development
Committed to media development
2023
UNESCO
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UNESCO – Nicolas Chatain
Promoting excellence in journalism education in Africa
2024
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UNESCO
Journalists in the midst of full-scale war: report on Ukraine
2024
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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.