Event Reports

The Role of New Media in the 2009 Iranian Elections

The Role of New Media in the 2009 Iranian Elections

This report is the result of a CIMA workshop held on July 7, 2009. Approximately 150  media development implementers, new media experts, journalists, representatives of international organizations, and others, came together to discuss the impact of new communications technologies in Iran.  The discussion centered on the role of new media in pre- and post-election Iran, [...]

YouthTube: Empowering Youth Through Independent Media

YouthTube: Empowering Youth Through Independent Media

This report is the result of a CIMA workshop held May 28, 2009. Approximately 70 representatives of international organizations, media development implementers, journalists, and others came together to discuss strategies, challenges, and experiences empowering youth with independent media. The discussion centered on the demographics of youth around the world, their use of and access to [...]

Support for Independent Media in Liberia's New Democracy

Support for Independent Media in Liberia’s New Democracy

This report is the result of a roundtable discussion held by CIMA on February 17, 2009. Approximately 75 representatives of the Liberian media, international organizations, media development implementers, and others discussed the current state of the media in Liberia and possible future developments for the press.
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The Role of Cell Phones in Carrying News and Information

The Role of Cell Phones in Carrying News and Information

This report is the result of CIMA’s workshop held November 12, 2008. Approximately 75 representatives of international organizations, media development implementers, journalists, telecommunications companies, and others came together to discuss the impact of new cell phone technologies. The discussion centered on how cell phones are being used to collect and distribute information and data, as well [...]

The State of Media in Sudan

The State of Media in Sudan

On September 12, 2007, CIMA and the NED’s Africa Program convened a discussion on the status of media in Sudan. Approximately 50 representatives of international organizations, media development implementers, Sudanese and international journalists, the Government of the Republic of Sudan, and the Government of Southern Sudan came together to discuss the current status of the [...]