Supporting greater media independence in the Western Balkans

An ambitious programme for local media in the Western Balkans, Thomson Foundation provided business support by raising capacities and creating opportunities for the introduction of new revenue streams, introducing innovative and efficient ways and tools of measuring and engaging audience, and creating a business-oriented mind-set among media beneficiaries by piloting new business models. The blended training offered online courses combined with face to face workshops and mentoring.

Fast facts

Location

Western Balkans

Funder

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Project start date

1 March 2020

Project duration

2 years

Project budget

£9.5 million

Partners

British Council (lead), BIRN Hub, Intrac

Countries

Albania; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Kosovo; Montenegro; North Macedonia; Serbia

Talk to us about this project

DavidQ@Thomsonfoundation.org