This programme works on the basis of three main concepts: decentralisation of the media; media pluralism; and the training of media people. The main activities consist of establishing community media centers in rural areas, establishing stronger structures for larger media, initiating legislation within the field of community radio, purchasing equipment for Radio Mozambique and evaluating the media and journalists at the state university in Maputo. The community radio functions to assist in the development of a democratic Mozambique through improving the direct distribution of information and ensuring the people's participation in the development process.

Economic development, political development, media development, rights, democratization, health, environment, culture

Some journalists experience opposition from the government toward inclusion of a “freedom of speech” clause in the constitution. The media are weak with inadequately educated journalists, outdated equipment, scarce resources, a lack of materials and problems associated with distribution and transmission. The goal of the project is to support independent media development and media pluralism for the development of democratization in the country.