Strengthening Independent Media (SIM) in Bosnia-Herzegovina
Strengthening Independent Media (SIM) in Bosnia-Herzegovina
USAID’s media program in BiH is a five-year, $5.7 million project implemented by Internews Network. Officially launched in December 2010, the project strengthens the media environment in Bosnia-Herzegovina by supporting regulatory and self-regulation institutions, improving media legislation, safety and independence of professional journalists, as well as the quality and growth of on-line media and new media technologies and innovation. The project helps media organizations through targeted activities; training and mentoring of young journalists; and internships for students. Mediacentar Sarajevo is a partner organization in this project, contributing to two components of the program..
Support the quality and growth of new media outlets and sources - small grants program supports investigative reporting, innovative new media ideas; advocacy and outreach; travel/study projects; and fellowships. In cooperation with Internews, Mediacentar will organize and develop educational programs for journalists/journalism students, focusing on new media and multimedia tools. To ensure institutional support, cooperation with several universities has been established. Journalists/journalism students are given an opportunity to intern at some of the most relevant media websites in B&H.
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