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MediaGB

MediaGB is a collaborative digital platform designed to support media professionals and organisations in Guinea-Bissau. It serves as a central hub for information, resources, and initiatives aimed at strengthening press freedom, promoting ethical journalism, and improving access to reliable information.

The platform brings together key media actors to facilitate knowledge sharing, visibility, and coordination across the sector. It provides access to relevant publications, legal frameworks, training materials, and opportunities that contribute to a more resilient and professional media landscape.

MediaGB aims to:

  • Support journalists and media organisations with access to essential resources
  • Promote professional standards, ethics, and accountability in journalism
  • Enhance media literacy and combat misinformation and disinformation
  • Strengthen collaboration among media stakeholders
  • Improve access to accurate and reliable information for the public

MediaGB was developed as part of broader efforts to strengthen the media ecosystem in Guinea-Bissau, supported by the European Union.

Phase 1 – Promoting Press Freedom and Quality Information in Guinea-Bissau

The MediaGB platform was initially created under the European Union-funded project “Promoting Media Freedom and Access to Quality Information in Guinea-Bissau” implemented by the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) in collaboration with national media actors namely SINJOTECS, AMPROCS, RENARC and OJGB.

This phase focused on:

  • Promoting press freedom and access to quality information
  • Supporting media actors and strengthening the media landscape
  • Creating a digital platform to centralise information, resources, and opportunities
  • Fostering collaboration among key stakeholders in the media sector
As a result, MediaGB was established as a shared space for information exchange and visibility within the sector.

Phase 2 – Promote and Protect Democracy by Safeguarding Freedom of Opinion and Expression and Combating Mis/Disinformation in Guinea-Bissau

MediaGB was strengthened and redesigned under the project “Promote and Protect Democracy by Safeguarding Freedom of Opinion and Expression and Combating Mis/Disinformation in Guinea-Bissau”, implemented by the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Reporters Without Borders (RSF), and Fondation Hirondelle (FH), with the support of the European Union.

This phase builds on previous achievements and focuses on:

  • Strengthening freedom of opinion and expression
  • Enhancing journalist safety and professional standards
  • Combating misinformation, disinformation and hate speech
  • Promoting media and information literacy (MIL)
  • Improving access to reliable and quality information
  • Reinforcing collaboration among media stakeholders and institutions
The redesign of MediaGB forms part of this effort to improve accessibility, usability, and the overall impact of the platform.

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MediaGB is supported by a partnership of regional and international organisations committed to strengthening media freedom, professional journalism and access to reliable information in Guinea-Bissau.

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