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Global Forum for Media Development

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Sustainable Development

Major group affiliation:
  • Non-governmental organization
Involvement in UN Partnerships: Yes
If yes, explain in detail: We have a long standing relationship working with UNESCO (especially with the Division of Freedom of Expression and Media Development - FEM), Communication and Information Sector (CI), country offices and the International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC)). We are part as well of the consultations on the Global Alliance for Media and Gender. These activities include the development of Media Development indicators. We are working hand in hand with UNESCO and other UN Bodies like UN Statistical Commission and UN SDSN to develop indicators for access to access to information target 16.10 of the new Sustainable Development Goals. We have received funds from UNDP and UNDEF and we have regular exchanges with UNDP..
Publications: Media Matters (GFMD publication 2009-2011) http://gfmd.info/index.php/tools/media_matters/ The Insider (GFMD newsletter published quarterly until April 2015, and biweekly since May 2015). The GFMD website (www.gfmd.info). Social Media profiles or twitter @mediagfmd , facebook page and linked-in page are daily updated. Article in the publication from the Bali Media Forum : http://www.unesco.org/new/en/communication-and-information/resources/news-and-in-focus-articles/all-news/news/insights_endure_from_the_bali_global_media_forum/#.VWg4jM-qpBf

Informal regional network of NGOs

UN-NGO-IRENE Newsletter: Yes

Office of the Special Adviser on Africa

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Other UN Entities

Accreditation with other UN Entities:
  • UNDP
  • ITU
  • IMF
  • UNEP
  • UNESCO
  • ESCWA
  • UNICEF
  • ECE
  • ECLAC
  • ILO
  • UNFPA
  • CONGO
  • WHO
  • UNCTAD
  • ESCAP
  • UNHCR
  • ECA
  • DPI
  • WIPO
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