Establishment of Atoll Media Production Centres The Ministry of Information and Culture

Approval date

1996 1998

Total budget $

47,000

Budget code

PDC/16 MDV/01 352 MDV 61

Source

IPDC

Objectives

To establish three pilot Atoll Media Production centres in Gaafu Dhaalu, Gnaviyani and Haa Dhaavulu Atolls and to extend such centres to the remaining atolls within a six-year period.
To provide practical training in community-based radio programme production.

Activities

Equipment and training were provided through contractual arrangements.

Funds obligated

43,000

91%. Complementary activities foreseen under Regular Programme assistance.

Project officers

BENTLEY and JAYAWEERA