The media viability initiative seeks to improve quality and credibility of media reporting, support media commercial viability, advance media freedom and freedom of expression, and counter MIS…

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) awarded a $8,500,000 Cooperative Agreement under the USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas (CFDA 98.001) program to Internews Network. The award, dated January 6, 2025, supports the Media Viability Initiative, which aims to improve the quality and credibility of media reporting, support media commercial viability, advance media freedom and freedom of expression, and counter misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation in Uganda. The initiative involves technical assistance, training, communication support, and capacity-building programs to enhance media quality, counter disinformation, promote freedom of expression, and support civil society organizations. The project is scheduled for completion by January 5, 2030.

The media viability initiative seeks to improve quality and credibility of media reporting, support media commercial viability, advance media freedom and freedom of expression, and counter MIS information, DIS information and MAL information.