From the American People
To support the sustainability of an independent, robust and energetic media landscape, the USAID-funded Afghanistan Media Development and Empowerment Project (AMDEP) strives to build the capacity of local independent media through technical support, equipment upgrades, hands-on training, and business development. Implemented by the Internews Network, AMDEP strengthens the media sector by enabling enhanced civil society engagement on democracy and governance in Afghanistan; increasing access to information, education and forums for discussion and debate between citizens and government; and providing technical and policy advice to ministries responsible for media regulation. AMDEP is also building a network of Afghan lawyers skilled in media law; engaging youth by fostering innovation outside the classroom; and, strengthening media institutions, networks, and associations by increasing media professionalism and standards of practice across Afghanistan.
Fact Sheet AMDEP - Dec 2012 - FINAL
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Fact Sheet Nai-AMDEP - Dec 2012 - FINAL
Fact Sheet Salam Watandar-AMDEP - Dec 2012 - FINAL
7 August 2012 | Kabul, Afghanistan
USAID/AMDEP The son of the late Sadim Khan Bahadorzoy accepts a donation from the Journalist Legacy Fund. Afghanistan remains one of the...
22 July 2012 | Helmand, Afghanistan
USAID/AMDEP The Sabawoon network now covers a population of 138,787 residents of Helmand Province. USAID is positively serving local population in various provinces of...
5 July 2012 | Nangarhar, Afghanistan
USAID/AMDEP In Nangarhar, the community joins together to listen to A Story of a Village CHALLENGE Afghanistan’s vibrant and increasingly...
3 July 2012
USAID/AMDEP/ Internews AFTER: Using the expertise of Internews’ technical team, USAID supported the rebuilding of Radio Sahar. It was part of its commitment to...
6 May 2012 | Afghanistan
USAID/AMDEP Afghan media outlets congregate to broadcast the press conference of the Media Law Committee at the Afghanistan Independent Bar Association. ...
3 May 2012 | Afghanistan
USAID/AMDEP Over a hundred applicants rushed to take the entrance exam offered by the Nai Media Institute in the hopes of being accepted into...
23 April 2012 | Kabul, Afghanistan
USAID/AMDEP/Internews Participants of the Take Back the Tech! digital storytelling workshop utilize information and communication technologies to unite and empower women. ...
29 April 2012 | Zabul, Afghanistan
Radio Surghar understands the importance of radio for local people. “We reflect the issues of our community in our radio programs, and we encourage the authorities to respond to community problems and to carry out necessary develop-ment projects in our district,” says Surghar Radio Station Manager Ahmad Khan.
25 April 2012 | Khost, Afghanistan
CHALLENGE Independent media is only 10 years old in Afghanistan, and in this short-time has gained critical support from local communities. Slower to develop...
24 April 2012 | Logar, Afghanistan
USAID/AMDEP/Internews Khanwali is a reporter and producer for Radio Milli Paygham in Logar Province. CHALLENGE Local government in Afghanistan is challenged...
In The News
11 February 2013 | Kabul, Afghanistan
USAID/Afghanistan USAID Mission Director Ken Yamashita joins Deputy Minister, Mobarez Rashedi, Ministry of Information and Culture, in congratulating the CEO of AIMS, Mr. Mohammad...
31 January 2013 | Kabul, Afghanistan
USAID's AMDEP a group of Afghan lawyers from across the country completed advanced training in media law in preparation for this year’s Media...
19 April 2012 | Kabul, Afghanistan
Frank Petrella, USAID/Afghanistan Researcher Javid Hamdard presents the ICT Report findings at the press conference in Kabul today In the past ten...
8 April 2012 | Kabul, Afghanistan
Frank Petrella/USAID USAID Mission Director Dr. Ken Yamashita answers questions during a radio interview at Salam Watandar in Kabul Nine years after...
8 March 2012 | Kabul, Afghanistan
USAID/Internews Afghan women participated in the Take Back the Tech! digital storytelling workshop to pay tribute to International Women’s Day in Kabul on March...
29 January 2012 | Kabul, Afghanistan
USAID/AMDEP The Nai Executive Director, Abdul Mujeeb Khalvatgar speaks at the Nai Media Institute Opening. In its continuous support of a vibrant...
23 January 2012 | Kabul, Afghanistan
Frank Petrella/USAID The Director of Information Technology Department at the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, Mohammad Aimal Marjan speaks at the opening ceremony...
12 December 2011 | Kabul, Afghanistan
Following a two-day meeting in Kabul organized by the Salam Watandar Radio Network, Afghan women broadcasters who manage women-focused radio stations across the country agreed...
27 October 2011 | Kabul, Afghanistan
M. Mehdi Khirad Ahmad Behzad, Deputy Speaker of Afghanistan Parliament (Lower House), speaking at the ceremony launching the Nai Graduate Club in Kabul. ...
2 October 2011 | Kabul, Afghanistan
USAID/Adisa Busuladzic An Afghan girl enjoys the activities at the Afghan Youth Voices Festival in Kabul. Hundreds of young Afghans from...
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