OUR PROGRAMMES

Five Interlocking Programme Lines

MPDI runs five interlocking programme lines. Each line has outcomes, delivery modes and clear entry points for beneficiaries.

1. Collaborative Events

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What

Annual Media Summit, MPDI Conference, Media Hangout series, Pan-African Mediathon.

Purpose

Convene stakeholders, incubate ideas and publicise sector solutions.

Format

Hybrid (in-person anchors + livestream).

Outputs

Post-event reports, communiqués, participant database.

2. Media Capacity & Training

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What

Accredited modules, short courses, masterclasses, LMS-hosted programmes.

Purpose

Priority areas: Ethics, fact-checking, data journalism, digital safety, investigative techniques.

Format

In-person workshops, online courses, university partnerships (Pan-Atlantic University).

Outputs

Certificates, course materials, alumni network.

3. Welfare & Emergency Support

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What

Welfare fund governance, case management, medical support, legal referrals.

Purpose

Providing safety net for practitioners facing hardship or legal challenges.

Format

Strict eligibility & transparency protocols.

Outputs

Number of beneficiaries assisted (quarterly review).

4. Advocacy & Policy Engagement

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What

Campaigns (e.g., #FreeAndValid), policy briefs, regulator engagement.

Purpose

Protecting press freedom and digital rights across Africa.

Format

Position papers, policy roundtables, violations database.

Outputs

Policy briefs, campaign reports, advocacy wins.

5. Media Development Content

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What

Documentaries, podcasts, research reports, toolkits for media literacy.

Purpose

Promoting media literacy and shaping public perceptions.

Format

Hosted in Media Centre, partners' channels, social platforms.

Outputs

Published content, research papers, educational materials.

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