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Journalism education as a vehicle for media development in Africa: The AMDI project

This overview is based on data obtained from a wider analysis of the state of media development in Africa – the African Media Development Initiative (AMDI). The analysis draws on a sample of university lecturers and department heads of mass communication, media and journalism studies from across 17 countries to explore key developments in the media sector and the impact of these changes on their field of expertise – journalism training. A key finding is that more must be done by NGOs and donors to gain a stronger understanding of the operational environment, resources and/or work practices prior to engaging in a media development project.

Keywords: Africa, development, donor, education, governance, journalism, media development, NGO, pan-African, research, training, university