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−	In October 2007, the Trust announced the launch of a project to promote freedom of expression in Iraq. "The project is further developing the country's media regulatory framework; providing support for media professionals, and undertaking research on the state of the country's media".<ref> BBC World Service Trust [http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/trust/middleeast/story/2007/10/070921_iraq_expression.shtml] </ref> A profesional code of conduct will be created for journalists while the country's regulatory framework for the media will also be developed. The project is being run in conjunction with [[Albany Associates]] and [[IREX Europe]], with funding coming from the [[United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation]] (UNESCO).".<ref> BBC World Service Trust [http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/trust/middleeast/story/2007/10/070921_iraq_expression.shtml] </ref> Several directors of [[Albany Associates]] and [[IREX Europe]] have been employed by various departments of the UK and US governments, as well as the UN and the BBC World Service.	+	In October 2007, the Trust announced the launch of a project to promote freedom of expression in Iraq. "The project is further developing the country's media regulatory framework; providing support for media professionals, and undertaking research on the state of the country's media".<ref> BBC World Service Trust [http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/trust/middleeast/story/2007/10/070921_iraq_expression.shtml] </ref> A profesional code of conduct will be created for journalists while the country's regulatory framework for the media will also be developed. The project is being run in conjunction with [[Albany Associates]] and [[IREX Europe]], with funding coming from the [[United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation]] (UNESCO)".<ref> BBC World Service Trust [http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/trust/middleeast/story/2007/10/070921_iraq_expression.shtml] </ref> Several directors of [[Albany Associates]] and [[IREX Europe]] have been employed by various departments of the UK and US governments, as well as the UN and the BBC World Service.

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−	The BBC World Service Trust ([[BBCWST]]) definies its mission as using "the creative power of media to reduce poverty and promote human rights by inspiring people to build better lives" <ref> BBC World Service Trust [http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/trust/aboutthetrust/ About The Trust]</ref>	+	The BBC World Service Trust ([[BBCWST]]) definies its mission as using "the creative power of media to reduce poverty and promote human rights by inspiring people to build better lives" <ref> BBC World Service Trust [http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/trust/aboutthetrust/ About The Trust]</ref>. It is one of the largest organisations in the world to use media to help development and is funded through external grants and voluntary contributions with a small amount of support coming from the [[BBC]]<ref> BBC World Service Trust [http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/trust/aboutus/bbc/]</ref>.


−	Founded in October 1999, the Trust is the charitable arm of the [[BBC World Service]] ~~and~~ primarily operates in Africa, South and South East Asia, and Eastern Europe to improve health, development, education and training<ref> BBC World Service Trust (2003) ''The Current State of the Broadcast Media in Iraq''[http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/trust/docs/iraqmediaaudit.pdf] </ref>. The Trust works with the media in Developing Countries all over the world to produce programmes suited to the local audience as well as helping to build media capacity and infrastructure. "During the short period since its foundation, the BBC World Service Trust has made a significant contribution to improving the quality of life for some of the world’s poorest communities, often providing information, in local languages, through a trusted and highly respected medium"<ref> BBC World Service Trust (2003) ''The Current State of the Broadcast Media in Iraq''[http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/trust/docs/iraqmediaaudit.pdf] </ref>.	+	Founded in October 1999, the Trust is the charitable arm of the [[BBC]] and works closely with the [[BBC World Service]]. It primarily operates in Africa, South and South East Asia, and Eastern Europe to improve health, development, education and training<ref> BBC World Service Trust (2003) ''The Current State of the Broadcast Media in Iraq''[http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/trust/docs/iraqmediaaudit.pdf] </ref>. The Trust works with the media in Developing Countries all over the world to produce programmes suited to the local audience as well as helping to build media capacity and infrastructure. "During the short period since its foundation, the BBC World Service Trust has made a significant contribution to improving the quality of life for some of the world’s poorest communities, often providing information, in local languages, through a trusted and highly respected medium"<ref> BBC World Service Trust (2003) ''The Current State of the Broadcast Media in Iraq''[http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/trust/docs/iraqmediaaudit.pdf] </ref>.

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 ==Trustees==
- [[Caroline Agnes Morgan Thomson]]
+[[Caroline Agnes Morgan Thomson]]
- [[Christopher Beauman]]
+[[Christopher Beauman]]
- [[Nigel Chapman]]
+[[Nigel Chapman]]
- [[James Patrick Vaughn]] CBE
+[[James Patrick Vaughn]] CBE
- [[Michael McCulloch]]
+[[Michael McCulloch]]
- [[Zeinab Badawi]]
+[[Zeinab Badawi]]
- [[Michael Williams]]
+[[Michael Williams]]
- [[Bhupendra Mistry]]
+[[Bhupendra Mistry]]
- [[Susan King]]
+[[Susan King]]

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 *[[Islamic Media Unit]]
 *[[Strategic Programme Fund]] formally [[Global Opportunities Fund]]
 ==Funding==

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	The culmination of the BBC World Service Trust's work was the creation of [[Al Mirbad]] TV and Radio in the summer of 2005, a local media outlet covering Southern Iraq. All the 150 staff were trained by the BBC World Service Trust and the day to day running of the station is now in the hands of a local management team. A January 2006 survey showed that 42% of respondents tuned in to [[Al Mirbad]] radio at least once a week while 13% of viewers watched [[Al Mirbad]] TV.<ref> BBC World Service Trust [http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/trust/mediadevelopment/story/2006/07/060620_almirbad_june_update.shtml] </ref> The station is funded by the Department for International Development (DFID) with additional assisstance provided by the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan<ref> BBC World Service Trust [http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/trust/mediadevelopment/story/2006/07/060620_almirbad_june_update.shtml] </ref> and [[Emirates Media Incorporated]] (EMI).<ref> BBC World Service Trust [http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/trust/mediadevelopment/story/2006/05/060522_al_mirbad_anniversary.shtml]</ref>.		The culmination of the BBC World Service Trust's work was the creation of [[Al Mirbad]] TV and Radio in the summer of 2005, a local media outlet covering Southern Iraq. All the 150 staff were trained by the BBC World Service Trust and the day to day running of the station is now in the hands of a local management team. A January 2006 survey showed that 42% of respondents tuned in to [[Al Mirbad]] radio at least once a week while 13% of viewers watched [[Al Mirbad]] TV.<ref> BBC World Service Trust [http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/trust/mediadevelopment/story/2006/07/060620_almirbad_june_update.shtml] </ref> The station is funded by the Department for International Development (DFID) with additional assisstance provided by the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan<ref> BBC World Service Trust [http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/trust/mediadevelopment/story/2006/07/060620_almirbad_june_update.shtml] </ref> and [[Emirates Media Incorporated]] (EMI).<ref> BBC World Service Trust [http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/trust/mediadevelopment/story/2006/05/060522_al_mirbad_anniversary.shtml]</ref>.
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	The Trust ran a series of workshops in October 2005 in conjunction with [[UNESCO]] Iraq Office that focused on stimulating debate among the Iraqi media in order to develop a code of ethics for the Iraq Media as well as practical tools that would protect journalists in the country<ref> UNESCO, 2007 [http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=25650&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html]</ref>.		The Trust ran a series of workshops in October 2005 in conjunction with [[UNESCO]] Iraq Office that focused on stimulating debate among the Iraqi media in order to develop a code of ethics for the Iraq Media as well as practical tools that would protect journalists in the country<ref> UNESCO, 2007 [http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=25650&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html]</ref>.

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−	The culmination of the BBC World Service Trust's work was the creation of [[Al Mirbad]] TV and Radio in the summer of 2005, a local media outlet covering Southern Iraq. All the 150 staff were trained by the BBC World Service Trust and the day to day running of the station is now in the hands of a local management team. A January 2006 survey showed that 42% of respondents tuned in to [[Al Mirbad]] radio at least once a week while 13% of viewers watched [[Al Mirbad]] TV.<ref> BBC World Service Trust [http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/trust/mediadevelopment/story/2006/07/060620_almirbad_june_update.shtml] </ref> The station is funded by the Department for International Development (DFID) with additional assisstance provided by the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan<ref> BBC World Service Trust [http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/trust/mediadevelopment/story/2006/07/060620_almirbad_june_update.shtml] </ref> and [[Emirates Media Incorporated]] (EMI).<ref> BBC World Service Trust [http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/trust/mediadevelopment/story/2006/05/060522_al_mirbad_anniversary.shtml]</ref>	+	The culmination of the BBC World Service Trust's work was the creation of [[Al Mirbad]] TV and Radio in the summer of 2005, a local media outlet covering Southern Iraq. All the 150 staff were trained by the BBC World Service Trust and the day to day running of the station is now in the hands of a local management team. A January 2006 survey showed that 42% of respondents tuned in to [[Al Mirbad]] radio at least once a week while 13% of viewers watched [[Al Mirbad]] TV.<ref> BBC World Service Trust [http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/trust/mediadevelopment/story/2006/07/060620_almirbad_june_update.shtml] </ref> The station is funded by the Department for International Development (DFID) with additional assisstance provided by the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan<ref> BBC World Service Trust [http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/trust/mediadevelopment/story/2006/07/060620_almirbad_june_update.shtml] </ref> and [[Emirates Media Incorporated]] (EMI).<ref> BBC World Service Trust [http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/trust/mediadevelopment/story/2006/05/060522_al_mirbad_anniversary.shtml]</ref>.
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		+	The Trust ran a series of workshops in October 2005 in conjunction with [[UNESCO]] Iraq Office that focused on stimulating debate among the Iraqi media in order to develop a code of ethics for the Iraq Media as well as practical tools that would protect journalists in the country<ref> UNESCO, 2007 [http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=25650&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html]</ref>.

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−	A report by International Media Support stated that "	+	A report by International Media Support stated that "The British government, through the CPA and now through the UK Embassy,
		+	has actively influenced the media policies now being shaped in Iraq. British consultants have been and still are instrumental in trying to forge a BBC-style public service broadcaster out of the IMN. Also, the BBC Word Service Trust is now instrumental in media projects in Iraq"<ref> International Media Support, 2005 ''Media development in Iraq: An overview of international support 2003-2005 [www.i-m-s.dk]</ref>.

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	== Iraq ==		== Iraq ==
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−	According to the Trusts assessment of Iraqi media after the fall of Baghdad, top level media professionals in Iraq could not be employed because of their previous connections to the Baath Party and would have to undergo training in 'Journalistic Values' if they were employed for at least 12 months before the invasion<ref> UK Parliament Publications and Records [www.parliament.uk]</ref>.	+	According to the Trusts assessment of Iraqi media after the fall of Baghdad, top level media professionals in Iraq could not be employed because of their previous connections to the Baath Party and would have to undergo training in 'Journalistic Values' if they were employed for at least 12 months before the invasion<ref> UK Parliament Publications and Records [www.parliament.uk]</ref>. The Trust states that "The problem is that there is no history of independent journalism in Iraq. Ba'athist journalists and those living in exile have worked for partisan organisations, and will have little experience in developing programmes which reflect the broader interests of all sectors of the nation"<ref> UK Parliament Publications and Records [www.parliament.uk]</ref>.
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	An audit of Iraqi media conducted by the BBC World Service Trust immediately after the fall of the Sadan Hussein's regime found that most but not all of the media infrastructure in Iraq had been destroyed during the invasion. The process of developing a strategy for the rebuilding of the Iraqi media is just getting under way. One of the audit's key findings stated; "A perceived failure of the CPA has been its inability to communicate to and convince Iraqis of its good intentions and to engage them in a discussion on the future of their country. The broadcast media could play a central role in this"<ref> BBC World Service Trust (2003) ''The Current State of the Broadcast Media in Iraq''[http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/trust/docs/iraqmediaaudit.pdf] </ref>. Before going on to state that "the strategy urgently needs to define the relationship between the CPA and the Iraqi Media Network, the putative national broadcaster, and to outline some kind of initial regulatory framework and media code"<ref> BBC World Service Trust (2003) ''The Current State of the Broadcast Media in Iraq''[http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/trust/docs/iraqmediaaudit.pdf] </ref>. The audit criticises the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) for trying to control the output of the [[Iraqi Media Network]] (IMN) by requesting to review programmes before output. The CPA also dissaproved of the IMN broadcasting verses from the Quran over TV and Radio before proposing that the radio station be replaced by [[Radio Sawa]] (the Voice of America in Arabic). The workings of the IMN were decribed as follows; "Iraqi Media Network, both TV and radio programmes are prepared and pre-recorded in facilities at the Convention Centre near to the CPA headquarters in the Republican Palace. They are then physically taken for playout to the TV and FM radio transmitter site about 2km away"<ref> BBC World Service Trust (2003) ''The Current State of the Broadcast Media in Iraq''[http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/trust/docs/iraqmediaaudit.pdf] </ref>. The Involvement of [[SAIC]] in the IMN was also criticised because, although SAIC were not contracted for broadcasting activities, using an engineering research firm to run a media network proved a hindrance to Iraqi journalists in the country. The audit also found that most Iraqi's were not impressed with the IMN and saw it as nothing more than a "mouthpiece of the CPA""<ref> BBC World Service Trust (2003) ''The Current State of the Broadcast Media in Iraq''[http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/trust/docs/iraqmediaaudit.pdf] </ref>.		An audit of Iraqi media conducted by the BBC World Service Trust immediately after the fall of the Sadan Hussein's regime found that most but not all of the media infrastructure in Iraq had been destroyed during the invasion. The process of developing a strategy for the rebuilding of the Iraqi media is just getting under way. One of the audit's key findings stated; "A perceived failure of the CPA has been its inability to communicate to and convince Iraqis of its good intentions and to engage them in a discussion on the future of their country. The broadcast media could play a central role in this"<ref> BBC World Service Trust (2003) ''The Current State of the Broadcast Media in Iraq''[http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/trust/docs/iraqmediaaudit.pdf] </ref>. Before going on to state that "the strategy urgently needs to define the relationship between the CPA and the Iraqi Media Network, the putative national broadcaster, and to outline some kind of initial regulatory framework and media code"<ref> BBC World Service Trust (2003) ''The Current State of the Broadcast Media in Iraq''[http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/trust/docs/iraqmediaaudit.pdf] </ref>. The audit criticises the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) for trying to control the output of the [[Iraqi Media Network]] (IMN) by requesting to review programmes before output. The CPA also dissaproved of the IMN broadcasting verses from the Quran over TV and Radio before proposing that the radio station be replaced by [[Radio Sawa]] (the Voice of America in Arabic). The workings of the IMN were decribed as follows; "Iraqi Media Network, both TV and radio programmes are prepared and pre-recorded in facilities at the Convention Centre near to the CPA headquarters in the Republican Palace. They are then physically taken for playout to the TV and FM radio transmitter site about 2km away"<ref> BBC World Service Trust (2003) ''The Current State of the Broadcast Media in Iraq''[http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/trust/docs/iraqmediaaudit.pdf] </ref>. The Involvement of [[SAIC]] in the IMN was also criticised because, although SAIC were not contracted for broadcasting activities, using an engineering research firm to run a media network proved a hindrance to Iraqi journalists in the country. The audit also found that most Iraqi's were not impressed with the IMN and saw it as nothing more than a "mouthpiece of the CPA""<ref> BBC World Service Trust (2003) ''The Current State of the Broadcast Media in Iraq''[http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/trust/docs/iraqmediaaudit.pdf] </ref>.
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		+	According to the Trusts assessment of Iraqi media after the fall of Baghdad, top level media professionals in Iraq could not be employed because of their previous connections to the Baath Party and would have to undergo training in 'Journalistic Values' if they were employed for at least 12 months before the invasion<ref> UK Parliament Publications and Records [www.parliament.uk]</ref>.