31.08.2021

Why Public Access to Information Also Matters for Public Officials - article by Gilbert Sendugwa

Over the past ten years of my work on access to information- campaigning for adoption of access to information laws, training public officials, civil... More

27.08.2021

Right to Information Training for Government and Public Officials Now Open for Registration!

The right to information (RTI) is internationally recognised as a human right which is critical to democratic and accountable government. Some of the... More

12.08.2021

What do you know about your right to know? Take our sponsored online course! Next course starts on 18 October

We all know that access to information (especially during this devastating global pandemic) is vital, but it isn’t always easy to get, let alone... More

12.07.2021

fesmedia Africa attends ILO ITC's Digital Inclusion Summit

fesmedia Africa recently “attended” an online Digital Inclusion Summit, hosted by the ILO ITC, primarily because Access to Information increasingly... More

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Robust legal standards, frameworks and instruments

Robust legal standards, frameworks and instruments

The rights to freedom of expression, freedom of information and media freedom allow people to actively take part in and contribute to social, cultural and political life in their societies. More

Effective implementation of legal frameworks

Effective implementation of legal frameworks

The adoption of robust legal frameworks and instruments is, by itself, not enough for the enjoyment of rights. What is established on paper must still be realised in practice. More

Media resilience and effective communication

Media resilience and effective communication

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African Media Barometer & Online Courses

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fesmedia Africa has teamed up with international experts to develop online courses to support Access to Information in Africa.


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African Media Barometer

Our flagship African Media Barometer provides a home grown analysis of the health of the media landscape across 31 countries in Africa.


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