Global Forum for Media Development
The Global Forum for Media Development (GFMD) is the largest community of journalism organizations dedicated to developing media organizations.[1] The organization sees media development like the development of other infrastructure, helping it to be professionalized. A major role for the organization is the coordination and networking of media organizations around the world.[2] It has also advocated for inclusion of freedom of expression and related values into the Sustainable Development Goals at the United Nations, succeeding in getting 'Public Access to Information' as a goal for the first time in 2016.[2][3]
In 2016 it had over 200 organizations,[2] up from 139 across 80 countries in 2014.[3]
In 2024, the OECD published principles on media development after advocacy by the Global Forum for Media Development and the Center for International Media Assistance.[4] As part of the process, GFMD surveyed its 203 member organizations.[5]
References
[edit]- ↑ Streissguth, Adele (2025-07-23). "IFCN Director Angie Drobnic Holan elected to Steering Committee of Global Forum for Media Development". Poynter Institute. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
- 1 2 3 "Global Forum for Media Development: The next generation". Deutsche Welle. 2016-10-10. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
- 1 2 Kaplan, David E. (September 4, 2014). "Media, UNESCO Call for Free Press in Global Development Agenda". Global Investigative Journalism Network. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
- ↑ "OECD approves new guiding principles for media development". Deutsche Welle. 2024-03-26. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
- ↑ "Does international media development meet OECD standards?". Deutsche Welle. 2025-04-22. Retrieved 2026-03-19.