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Our Work

AIP’s key projects focus on strengthening the independent media sector through training and capacity building, research and information sharing on the state and needs of the sector, and advocacy and policy engagements to ensure an enabling environment for independent and community media organisations.

Browse our latest Trainings, Sustainability Projects, Resources, Litigation, and Annual Reports below.

Trainings

We collaborate with industry bodies, NGOs and Universities to provide skills through physical and online workshops, that support the AIP in its advocacy and lobbying work.

Sustainability Projects

AIP has been working closely with SANEF to strengthen publishers’ sustainability in the online environment. SANEF has put out a tender to get technical assistance to support publishers to go online. Please find a link to the tender document.  

Resources

Over the years the AIP has gathered a number of resources that we believe are useful to our members. These include research reports and practical reporting manuals. Please find a link to our resources.

Litigation

AIP is involved in legal action to try and ensure that our members get access to funds in the Economic Development Fund (EDF) that was set up by the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) and Competition Commission to support publishers faced by unfair competition. Please see a link to our litigation documents.

Annual Reports

Campaigns

In a world where independent journalism is facing unprecedented challenges, our campaign stands as a beacon for the preservation of local media. Why should you care? Because local journalism is the lifeblood of our communities, serving as the watchdogs of truth and accountability. As we witness the decline of local media outlets, we’re losing more than just news coverage – we’re losing our ability to speak with a united voice, to hold power to account, and to maintain the fabric of our democracy. Our campaign aims to shed light on the stark reality of this crisis, compelling you to confront the consequences of a media landscape devoid of local voices. Local media builds culture and underwrites our values, celebrating the invaluable contributions of local journalists and underscoring the importance of diverse representation in the media. It’s not just about reporting the news; it’s about fostering transparency, accountability, and informed civic participation.