# PRIMED ## PRIMED - [Protecting Independent Media for Effective Development](https://projects-primed.gfmd.info/master.md): PRIMED is a 3-year programme to support the provision of public interest media in Bangladesh, Ethiopia and Sierra Leone, which began in October 2020. - [Media viability (Feb. 2022)](https://projects-primed.gfmd.info/donor-practitioner-convening/media-viability-feb.-2022.md): The International Media Policy and Advisory Centre (GFMD IMPACT) hosted a session on media viability and sustainability at the Global Conference for Media Freedom in Tallinn, Estonia (9 Feb 2022) - [Theories of change & impact measurement (March 2021)](https://projects-primed.gfmd.info/donor-practitioner-convening/donor-practitioner-convening.md): GFMD's role as a technical partner in PRIMED includes convening donors, media development practitioners and researchers. - [Policy & learning updates](https://projects-primed.gfmd.info/policy-learning/updates.md): Policy & learning updates from the Protecting Independent Media for Effective Development (PRIMED). - [Bangladesh](https://projects-primed.gfmd.info/policy-learning/updates/bangladesh.md): This page will feature research and learning from the PRIMED programme's activities in Bangladesh. - [Ethiopia](https://projects-primed.gfmd.info/policy-learning/updates/ethiopia.md): This page features research and learning from the PRIMED programme's activities in Ethiopia. - [Sierra Leone](https://projects-primed.gfmd.info/policy-learning/updates/sierra-leone.md): This page will feature research and learning from the PRIMED programme's activities in Sierra Leone. - [(Iraq & Zambia)](https://projects-primed.gfmd.info/policy-learning/updates/iraq-and-zambia.md) - [Articles](https://projects-primed.gfmd.info/policy-learning/articles.md): Articles from the Protecting Independent Media for Effective Development (PRIMED). - [Workshops](https://projects-primed.gfmd.info/policy-learning/workshops.md) - [Gender Learning Brief (Webinar, Oct. 2022)](https://projects-primed.gfmd.info/policy-learning/workshops/gender-learning-brief-webinar-oct.-2022.md): On October 20, 2022 at 2 pm CET, Free Press Unlimited hosted a webinar to introduce the Global Gender Learning Brief. - [Media Viability Workshop (Feb. 2022)](https://projects-primed.gfmd.info/policy-learning/workshops/media-viability-feb-2022.md): The Building Viability: Strategies and approaches for media organisations two-day workshop, held from February 1-2, 2022, was convened by the Media Development Investment Fund. - [Questions and answers session](https://projects-primed.gfmd.info/policy-learning/workshops/media-viability-feb-2022/q-and-a.md): The session on media viability and sustainability at the Global Conference for Media Freedom was followed by a questions and answers with Patricia Torres-Burd. - [Sesión de preguntas y respuestas](https://projects-primed.gfmd.info/policy-learning/workshops/media-viability-feb-2022/sesion-de-preguntas-y-respuestas.md): La sesión sobre viabilidad y sostenibilidad de los medios en la Conferencia Global para la Libertad de los Medios fue seguida por una sesión de preguntas y respuestas con Patricia Torres-Burd. - [Coalitions for Change (Aug/Sept 2021)](https://projects-primed.gfmd.info/policy-learning/workshops/coalitions-change.md): This learning brief by Michael Randall and published by PRIMED presents the findings of an online workshop held from August 30 to September 3, 2021 and organized by the International Media Support. - [Coalitions](https://projects-primed.gfmd.info/policy-learning/workshops/coalitions-change/coalitions.md) - [Methods, tools and techniques](https://projects-primed.gfmd.info/policy-learning/workshops/coalitions-change/methods-tools-and-techniques.md): There are various techniques, as highlighted by the PRIMED workshop, that build the capacity of coalition members, facilitate dialogue among stakeholders, and advocate for positive change. - [Sustainability](https://projects-primed.gfmd.info/policy-learning/workshops/coalitions-change/sustainability.md): Sustainability is a crucial aspect of a coalition's relevance, as well as shifting sands of stakeholder agendas. However, many coalitions fail to consider sustainability as a key pillar. - [Common challenges](https://projects-primed.gfmd.info/policy-learning/workshops/coalitions-change/common-challenges.md) - [Theory of Change](https://projects-primed.gfmd.info/policy-learning/workshops/coalitions-change/theory-of-change.md): The Theory of Change proposed by the Coalitions for Change learning brief maps out different approaches and intervention models for coalitions to use. - [Case Studies](https://projects-primed.gfmd.info/policy-learning/workshops/coalitions-change/case-studies.md): The Coalitions for Change workshop highlighted six examples of coalitions in action, what they achieved, and what was learned. - [Resources](https://projects-primed.gfmd.info/policy-learning/workshops/coalitions-change/resources.md): These video interviews and transcripts were compiled by Michael Randall in the making of the Coalitions for Change Learning Brief. - [Brave New Media podcast](https://projects-primed.gfmd.info/policy-learning/brave-new-media-podcast.md) - [Season 2](https://projects-primed.gfmd.info/policy-learning/brave-new-media-podcast/season-2.md) - [Season 1](https://projects-primed.gfmd.info/policy-learning/brave-new-media-podcast/season-1.md) - [Learning questions](https://projects-primed.gfmd.info/policy-learning/learning-questions.md): Note: The learning questions will be adapted and the descriptions will evolve as the project progresses. (Last updated: 18 June 2021) - [Partners](https://projects-primed.gfmd.info/about-primed/partners.md): BBC Media Action is the lead partner for PRIMED. PRIMED has four core partners and four technical partners. Find out about their roles, expertise and skills on this page. - [Objectives](https://projects-primed.gfmd.info/about-primed/objectives.md): The PRIMED programme has three main objectives: