Media Training Program FY2024

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Tirana of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit proposals for funding under the Media Training Program. This project seeks to improve the skillsets of Albanian journalists and journalism students, making them better watchdogs of government institutions and public spending, while also increasing the accountability of public institutions in Albania. The program supports the need for greater, more accurate reporting that would lead to a more informed public and greater transparency from public institutions. Priority Region: Albania Eligible Program Topics: § Increase the skills of Albanian journalism students and journalists to write independent, well-researched stories that contribute to greater transparency and accountability by public authorities. § Help provide venues where Albanian journalism students and journalists can contribute to independent investigations free from political or economic influence. § Improve the quality of print, broadcast, and multimedia investigative stories. § Provide journalism training that follows U.S./Western professional standards and ethics. § Increase the watchdog role of Albanian media by improving their skillset.