1. Fojo-MRDI Project Improving Qualitative Journalism in Bangladesh

2. Project Duration
September 2016 – August 2021

3. Project Specific objectives
Media in Bangladesh contributes to strengthen democracy and gender equality, greater respect for human rights and freedom from oppression.

4. Intermediate outcomes
Targeted media houses and news providers publish qualitative journalism, particularly on themes related to gender equality, labor rights, corruption and environmental impact and climate change

5. Targeted partners Leading national media outlets
Leading internet based news providers (bloggers and freelancers)
Editors’ council of Bangladesh
Newspaper Owners’ Association of Bangladesh (NOAB)
Association of Television Channel Owners (ATCO)
Press Institute of Bangladesh
Key civil society organisations holding expertise in the focus areas of the programme

6. Activities Baseline, mid-term and end line studies
Investigative Journalism Partnership
Mentoring programme for investigative journalists
Trainee programme for the Potential Future Editors/Editors-in-chiefs and Media Managers
Safety programmes and trainings
Organizational support to sector wide associations

7. Activities National award for best investigative journalism stories
Thematic Forums on corruption, environment/climate change, labour rights and gender equality
Training of trainers at the Press Institute of Bangladesh
Help desk service on Right to Information Act
Media Innovation Hub

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