Strengthening existing media institution for rural press operations; launching country-wide newspaper distribution services.

Approval date

1997

Total budget $

30.000

Budget code

PDC/18 GAM/01 352 GAM 81

Source

IPDC

Objectives

To set up a national printing, publishing and packaging agency. To launch community/rural newspapers. To initiate, consolidate and expand distribution and sales operations in rural communities.

Activities

Funds obligated

Project approved at the 36th Session of the IPDC Bureau in Kingston, Jamaica. Project funds allotted in October 1998. Arrangements being made for implementation.

Project officers

SY and BOAFO