Media in Cooperation and Transition

Media in Cooperation and Transition (MiCT) is a non-profit organization founded in 2006 that is dedicated to strengthening media in developing and crisis-affected countries. Based in Uganda, Georgia, Germany, and Iraq, MiCT operates internationally in over 25 countries across three continents, including Africa, Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East and North Africa[1][2].

MiCT focuses on three main areas:

• Media Development: MiCT promotes the development of independent media landscapes by supporting media companies and journalists. This includes training programs for journalists and media producers, the production of radio, film, magazine, and book content, as well as promoting the financial sustainability of partners[2][3].
• Protection of Journalists: The organization advocates for the safety of journalists by creating protection mechanisms and safety nets. MiCT operates safe spaces and exile hubs in countries such as Ukraine, Georgia, Pakistan, and Thailand to bring journalists and their families to safety[1][3].
• Research and Theoretical Analysis: MiCT conducts comprehensive research and analysis of media systems to develop empirically grounded strategies and interventions. This also includes examining the role of media in conflicts and transformations[1][2].

MiCT's mission is to promote transparent, inclusive, and fair dialogues to support more resilient societies. The goal is to create informed societies that can realize their full potential and are empowered through media. MiCT works closely with partners to address the specific needs and contexts of the respective countries[2].

MiCT's values are based on compassionate and demanding processes. The organization is committed to transforming international development and aid systems to combat discrimination, inequality, and environmental destruction. MiCT strives to shift decision-making processes to the actual stakeholders and ensure that all processes are inclusive and transparent[2].

MiCT is engaged in numerous sustainability initiatives:

• Climate Change: MiCT works to address the impacts of climate change in Africa and supports African journalists in reporting on this issue[3].
• Media Literacy: The organization promotes media literacy to strengthen crisis prevention and improve the skills of media users[3].
• Exile Programs: MiCT operates exile hubs and safe spaces for journalists who are threatened in their home countries, providing them with safety, livelihood, financial and legal support, as well as capacity development[1][3].
• Partnerships and Networks: MiCT collaborates with international organizations such as the Wikimedia Foundation, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ), and various UN organizations to jointly develop sustainable media structures[2][3].

Through these diverse initiatives and close collaboration with local and international partners, MiCT works to strengthen the role of media in society and promote informed, more resilient societies.

• 1 - https://eutrp.eu/entities/entities-66/
• 2 - https://mict-international.org/about
• 3 - https://mict-international.org
• 4 - https://goodjobs.eu/company/mict-media-in-cooperation-and-transition-ggmbh
• 5 - https://www.globenewswire.com/de/news-release/2022/10/20/2538515/0/en/MICT-s-MERGER-TARGET-TINGO-MOBILE-SIGNS-TRADE-AGREEMENT-WITH-THE-UMBRELLA-ORGANIZATION-FOR-ALL-AGRICULTURAL-AND-COMMODITIES-ASSOCIATIONS-IN-NIGERIA.html