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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.

 Ma'an radio programs covered under this grant:

Program: Talk of the Nation (Hadeeth Al-Watan)

Duration: 60 minutes

Presented by: Riyad Khamis

Aired: Every day at 4:00 pm except Fridays and Saturdays

Description: Investigative reports; brings together concerned citizens, civil society and decision makers to tackle pressing social issues.

Program: On The Table (Ala At-Tawla)

Duration: 90 minutes

Presented by: Adel Ghrayyeb

Aired: Every day at 10:00 am except Fridays and Saturdays

Description: In this program, people bring individual complaints to officials on air in order to find solutions.

Program: Ma'an Good Morning (Ma'an Sabah Al-Khayr)

Duration: 60 minutes

Presented by: Faisal Abu Saleh

Aired: Every day at 6:30 am except Saturdays

Description: Morning program with  the latest political, economic and sports news in the Palestinian and international arenas.

Program: Workers (Al-‘Ummal)

Duration: 60 minutes

Presented by: Husam Hilmi

Aired: Mondays at 1:00 pm

Description: Discussion of issues affecting workers and workers’ rights in order to increase democracy and transparency.

Program: Listen to Us (Esma' ouna)

Duration: 60 minutes

Presented by: Shumoua’ Gharib

Aired: Saturdays at 4:00 pm

Description: Discussion of issues affecting women, women’s rights and prominent activities by Palestinian women.

Program: Step by Step (Awaln b'Awal)

Duration: 60 minutes

Presented by: Muhammad Lahham and Riyad Khamis

Aired: Saturdays at 7:00 pm

Description: Discussion  of the latest activities of Palestinian sports clubs and federations.

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