# Methods, tools and techniques

#### Research and monitoring 

Aimed at getting an in-depth understanding of the issues to be addressed, and using this insight to determine the appropriate intervention logic. 

#### Stakeholder consultations

There must be consultation among stakeholders who are directly affected in order to secure consensus around immediate priorities and effective approaches. 

#### Direct advocacy

Meetings, roundtables and conferences that bring together different stakeholders should take place in order to establish different solutions to challenges.  

#### Exchanging experience 

Consultancy, training, and peer-to-peer exchanges allow stakeholders to benefit from others' learning experiences.

#### Legal analysis and drafting 

Efforts to improve media legislation and regulation have often been led by collaboration among stakeholders while drafting legal texts, drawing on external and internal expertise. 

#### Media programming  

Media coverage of specific themes and subjects can lead to decision-makers being held accountable for their actions or inactions. This can also lead to support among civil society actors and will help in shaping public opinion.

#### Public engagement 

Including the public can be crucial to a coalition's success. Tow halls, meeting and petitions are all ways in which coalitions can actively engage the public. 

####  Support mechanisms 

There is value in providing sustained moral support to media outlets and practitioners. Meetings, discussions, as well as formal mechanisms like helplines and peer-to-peer support mechanisms and platforms are effective in supporting journalists.   

#### Key findings on areas to upskill

* Training in engagement and advocacy. 
* Consultancy in governance and project management. 
* Training in fund-raising and grants. 
* Awareness-raising of international norms and best practice models.