This project is a continuation of the journalist training project which was part of the previous Regional Communication programme. It aims at contributing via the training of journalists and media professionals and the support to production of audio-visual and on-line material (i) to the development of independent media in the Neighbourhood and (ii) to a more accurate presentation of the EU policies and support to the region by the media as well as a better understanding of these policies and support and of their impact in the partner countries of the Neighbourhood area by the general public.
Ultimately it will contribute to the establishment of a culture of transparency, dialogue and mutual understanding between EU citizens and those from its partner countries in the Neighbourhood region.
The purpose of this contract is as follows:

• To provide skills to Neighbourhood journalists to improve independent and objective reporting;
• To provide skills to Neighbourhood media editorial and management staff to run independent media outlets;
• To reinforce a network of Neighbourhood journalists and media professionals and ensure it is actively used as professional resource and networking platform.