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Period: October 2008 - September 2011

 Objectives:

• To strengthen independent secular media as a catalyst for governmental accountability and responsiveness in Palestine.
• Using media to amplify public demands for accountability and facilitate citizen input in governance processes in both the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

The project focuses on investigative and participatory journalism, utilizing television, radio, and online reporting to increase access to information, institutionalize dialogue between Palestinian citizens and decision-makers, and give voice to marginalized groups.

Results:

• A dedicated Ma'an research unit was established under this project in January 2009. The research unit surveys public needs and attitudes on media and governance, monitors public reaction to our media productions, and evaluates our programming quality and impact.

• Key outputs include investigative reports on TV, radio and online outlets, enhanced interaction between Palestinian decision-makers and citizens through participation in media programs, and increased responsiveness of decision-makers to citizen demands.

 Program: Pay Attention! (Intibaha!)

Duration: 55 minutes

Presented by: Dr Esmat Abdul Khaleq

 Aired: Tuesdays at 9:00 pm

     Description: Investigative reports  into Palestinian institutions and discussion of potential solutions  in 'town-hall' style meetings bringing citizens face to face with government officials.

Program: People to People (Nas wa Nas)

Duration: 55 minutes

Presented by: Abdul Aziz Nofal

Aired: Mondays at 9:00 pm

Description: Features on the struggles of ordinary people.

Program: Here is Palestine (Huna Falastin)

Duration: 55 minutes

Presented by: Ala' Karajeh

Aired: Wednesdays at 9:00 pm

Description: Pressing social issues presented by ordinary people in order to strengthen governmental accountability and responsiveness in Palestine.

Program: The Fourth Power (As-Sulta Al-Rabi'a)

     Duration: 60 minutes

Presented by: Ibrahim Milhim

Aired: Tuesdays at 8:00 pm

Description: Based on the idea that a free and independent media represents the complementary "fourth power" to the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government in a democratic society, this weekly program brings a guest panel of community leaders and decision makers to debate key social, political, and economic issues in front of a live audience. Broadcast on Ma'an TV stations as well as satellite channel Palestine TV, the Palestinian Broadcasting Corporation (PBC) reports that As-Sulta Al- Rabi'a is one of its most popular programs.

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