Unaza e re, Rr: Aleksandri i Madh, Pll: Everest
Astir
1001
Tirane
Albania
- Arts
- Democracy and community development
- Environment/Sustainable development
- Heritage
- Human rights
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- International/Cultural relations
- Media
- Research
- Youth and education
Association on Media Development (AMD) consists of a group of professional journalists and lawyers, environmental and economic specialists etc., whose values are recognized in their professional areas and therefore their ideas are supported by society and the people in the areas they carry out their activities. AMD is able to bring the best specialists of the field and approach the public through the media so that they can serve each other and collaborate to the best mutual interest. AMD was established by Court decision no. 2241 dated April 18, 2008 Its core focus as described in the Articles of Foundation and Articles of Association the active promotion of the best and most effective practices for the protection of environment, biodiversity, forests in support of tourism and economic development. The purpose of AMD is to raise public and state and non-state institutions awareness for supporting youth, cultural heritage, tourism and environmental protection and activating communities in order to achieve this, also in interest of the economic progress in these communities. The Board of AMD consists of 5 persons. Our team includes 4 journalists, 1 cameraman, 1 video editor, and 2 experienced IT professionals in the field of media. The AMD consists of a group of professional journalists and lawyers, environmental and economic specialists, etc., who are recognized in their respective fields.
The Association on Media Development (AMD) is an organization founded with the aim of advancing and fostering development within the media sector. Its mission and objectives encompass a range of goals that are aligned with the expertise and values of its members, who are professionals in various fields such as journalism, law, environmental studies, economics, and more. The overarching mission of AMD is likely to promote media development, uphold journalistic integrity, and facilitate collaboration among professionals from diverse backgrounds. This is achieved through various objectives: Advancing Professionalism: AMD seeks to enhance the standards of professionalism within the media industry by promoting ethical practices, providing training and resources, and advocating for fair and unbiased reporting. Legal Advocacy: With the inclusion of lawyers among its members, AMD likely engages in legal advocacy to safeguard press freedom, protect journalists' rights, and advocate for policies that support media development. Environmental and Economic Focus: Given the presence of environmental and economic specialists, AMD may focus on issues related to sustainable development, environmental conservation, and economic progress, aiming to raise awareness and promote informed discourse through media channels. Public Engagement: AMD aims to engage the public through the media, raising awareness about critical issues, providing information, and fostering dialogue to encourage active participation and informed decision-making among the populace. Collaboration and Networking: By bringing together experts from various fields, AMD facilitates collaboration and networking opportunities, enabling professionals to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and work together towards common goals for the betterment of society. Court Recognition: The fact that AMD was established by a court decision suggests its legal standing and recognition, which may bolster its credibility and influence in advocating for media development and defending journalists' rights.
1. AMD starting from March 1, 2009 until December 30, 2009 has been developing the project "Roma community, an essential part of cultural integration". The project was supported by the program "Arts and Culture Network Program", Budapest Soros and OSI-ZUG Foundation in the amount 5,000 USD. The project focused on cultural activities performed by children, at the end of which was provided and prices. Roma and Albanians participated in joint activities which were featured in the program for children Television. The project was conducted in collaboration with Time Television. 2. "Prevention of genetic disease" is a project that was implemented in the period 01.07.2010-31.12.2010. This project was supported by OSFA, Open Society Foundation for Albania, amounting to 8,150 USD. The purpose of this project is the recognition and prevention of genetic diseases; increase the professional skills of doctors for early diagnosis of genetic diseases, ranging from general practitioners, gynecologists and until they advisory. Another aim of the project was to raise awareness of young parents to make genetic analysis. The project was divided into two phases. The first phase was in the amount 11,150 USD, while the second phase 7,000 USD. 3. "Knowing Mat Valley and Arbëri Road resources" a project that was implemented in the period 05.05.2011 up to 05.11.2011. This project was supported by the Agency for the Promotion of Civil Society (ASCS). Purpose of this project was to introduce the media and through them the entire public with the natural tourist resources of the Mat Valley and Route Arbëri that is under construction. Activities consisted of several trips of some journalists on the Road of Arber and Mat Valley. Meetings were held with the community, and there were some newspaper articles, news stories and television shows. The amount that was awarded for the implementation of the project is 530,000 lek 4. AMD has developed the project: "Development Plan of Eco-tourism in the Municipality Ulez". This project was supported by ALCDF, Foundation for Local Capacity Development, amounting to 505,000 lek. The purpose of this project was to increase the local capacity of the municipality to welcome the tourists, drafting a development plan and strategy, bi eco-tourism in the area. Several meetings were held with residents, trained teachers and staff of the Municipality regarding tourism. The device with a development plan of the municipality helps, not only to protect, but also to develop the tourism potential of the area. 5. AMD has developed the project: “Preparation of the project for carbon sequestration in Xibri commune, Mat”. That project was financially supported by the ALCDF, Local Capacity Development Foundation, amounting 500,000 ALL. Time frame for the project was 01.09. 2012-01.05.2013. 6. AMD has developed the project "Historical Album describing values, ethnographic, cultural and natural tourism service Lis- Derian- mountainous Macukull Municipalities, supported by ASCS, 400,000 ALL. Time limit for implementation is 05.02.2014 -01.06.2014. 7. AMD is developing carbon project, the Municipality SUC worth 3,750 Euros, supported by ALCDF. Timing of implementation is 01.02.2014-01.09.2014. 8. AMD developed the project "Capacity building and enhancement of communication skills for forest users' associations and pasture for the district of Tirana" amounting to 2,500 Euros. Timing of application was 01.01.2014-01.04.2014 9. Introduction of GIS monitoring system in "Lura National Park" supported by ALCDF worth $ 2,000. Time limit for implementation June 2013 to August 2013. 10. AMD has developed the project "Protect my environment, protect my future”, supported by ASCS, 400,000 ALL. Time limit for implementation is 05.02.2015 -01.10.2015. 11. AMD has developed the project "To love nature”, supported by Municipality of Tirana, 800,000 ALL. Time limit for implementation is 05.01.2017 -01.10.2017. 12. AMD has developed the project "Student’s masenger”, supported by Municipality of Tirana, 400,000 ALL. Time limit for implementation is 05.05.2018 -01.11.2018. 15. Starting from 2008 AMD has participated in several activities, cooperating in organizing various conferences and training. So has cooperated in the organization of several conferences Foundation for the Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Center for the Protection of Human Rights against Torture Rehabilitation Center, SNV, CNVP, and National Federation of Forests. 1. AMD starting from March 1, 2009 until December 30, 2009 has been developing the project "Roma community, an essential part of cultural integration". The project was supported by the program "Arts and Culture Network Program", Budapest Soros and OSI-ZUG Foundation in the amount 5,000 USD. The project focused on cultural activities performed by children, at the end of which was provided and prices. Roma and Albanians participated in joint activities which were featured in the program for children Television. The project was conducted in collaboration with Time Television. 2. "Prevention of genetic disease" is a project that was implemented in the period 01.07.2010-31.12.2010. This project was supported by OSFA, Open Society Foundation for Albania, amounting to 8,150 USD. The purpose of this project is the recognition and prevention of genetic diseases; increase the professional skills of doctors for early diagnosis of genetic diseases, ranging from general practitioners, gynecologists and until they advisory. Another aim of the project was to raise awareness of young parents to make genetic analysis. The project was divided into two phases. The first phase was in the amount 11,150 USD, while the second phase 7,000 USD. 3. "Knowing Mat Valley and Arbëri Road resources" a project that was implemented in the period 05.05.2011 up to 05.11.2011. This project was supported by the Agency for the Promotion of Civil Society (ASCS). Purpose of this project was to introduce the media and through them the entire public with the natural tourist resources of the Mat Valley and Route Arbëri that is under construction. Activities consisted of several trips of some journalists on the Road of Arber and Mat Valley. Meetings were held with the community, and there were some newspaper articles, news stories and television shows. The amount that was awarded for the implementation of the project is 530,000 lek 4. AMD has developed the project: "Development Plan of Eco-tourism in the Municipality Ulez". This project was supported by ALCDF, Foundation for Local Capacity Development, amounting to 505,000 lek. The purpose of this project was to increase the local capacity of the municipality to welcome the tourists, drafting a development plan and strategy, bi eco-tourism in the area. Several meetings were held with residents, trained teachers and staff of the Municipality regarding tourism. The device with a development plan of the municipality helps, not only to protect, but also to develop the tourism potential of the area. 5. AMD has developed the project: “Preparation of the project for carbon sequestration in Xibri commune, Mat”. That project was financially supported by the ALCDF, Local Capacity Development Foundation, amounting 500,000 ALL. Time frame for the project was 01.09. 2012-01.05.2013. 6. AMD has developed the project "Historical Album describing values, ethnographic, cultural and natural tourism service Lis- Derian- mountainous Macukull Municipalities, supported by ASCS, 400,000 ALL. Time limit for implementation is 05.02.2014 -01.06.2014. 7. AMD is developing carbon project, the Municipality SUC worth 3,750 Euros, supported by ALCDF. Timing of implementation is 01.02.2014-01.09.2014. 8. AMD developed the project "Capacity building and enhancement of communication skills for forest users' associations and pasture for the district of Tirana" amounting to 2,500 Euros. Timing of application was 01.01.2014-01.04.2014 9. Introduction of GIS monitoring system in "Lura National Park" supported by ALCDF worth $ 2,000. Time limit for implementation June 2013 to August 2013. 10. AMD has developed the project "Protect my environment, protect my future”, supported by ASCS, 400,000 ALL. Time limit for implementation is 05.02.2015 -01.10.2015. 11. AMD has developed the project "To love nature”, supported by Municipality of Tirana, 800,000 ALL. Time limit for implementation is 05.01.2017 -01.10.2017. 12. AMD has developed the project "Student’s masenger”, supported by Municipality of Tirana, 400,000 ALL. Time limit for implementation is 05.05.2018 -01.11.2018. 15. Starting from 2008 AMD has participated in several activities, cooperating in organizing various conferences and training. So has cooperated in the organization of several conferences Foundation for the Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Center for the Protection of Human Rights against Torture Rehabilitation Center, SNV, CNVP, and National Federation of Forests. 1. AMD starting from March 1, 2009 until December 30, 2009 has been developing the project "Roma community, an essential part of cultural integration". The project was supported by the program "Arts and Culture Network Program", Budapest Soros and OSI-ZUG Foundation in the amount 5,000 USD. The project focused on cultural activities performed by children, at the end of which was provided and prices. Roma and Albanians participated in joint activities which were featured in the program for children Television. The project was conducted in collaboration with Time Television. 2. "Prevention of genetic disease" is a project that was implemented in the period 01.07.2010-31.12.2010. This project was supported by OSFA, Open Society Foundation for Albania, amounting to 8,150 USD. The purpose of this project is the recognition and prevention of genetic diseases; increase the professional skills of doctors for early diagnosis of genetic diseases, ranging from general practitioners, gynecologists and until they advisory. Another aim of the project was to raise awareness of young parents to make genetic analysis. The project was divided into two phases. The first phase was in the amount 11,150 USD, while the second phase 7,000 USD. 3. "Knowing Mat Valley and Arbëri Road resources" a project that was implemented in the period 05.05.2011 up to 05.11.2011. This project was supported by the Agency for the Promotion of Civil Society (ASCS). Purpose of this project was to introduce the media and through them the entire public with the natural tourist resources of the Mat Valley and Route Arbëri that is under construction. Activities consisted of several trips of some journalists on the Road of Arber and Mat Valley. Meetings were held with the community, and there were some newspaper articles, news stories and television shows. The amount that was awarded for the implementation of the project is 530,000 lek 4. AMD has developed the project: "Development Plan of Eco-tourism in the Municipality Ulez". This project was supported by ALCDF, Foundation for Local Capacity Development, amounting to 505,000 lek. The purpose of this project was to increase the local capacity of the municipality to welcome the tourists, drafting a development plan and strategy, bi eco-tourism in the area. Several meetings were held with residents, trained teachers and staff of the Municipality regarding tourism. The device with a development plan of the municipality helps, not only to protect, but also to develop the tourism potential of the area. 5. AMD has developed the project: “Preparation of the project for carbon sequestration in Xibri commune, Mat”. That project was financially supported by the ALCDF, Local Capacity Development Foundation, amounting 500,000 ALL. Time frame for the project was 01.09. 2012-01.05.2013. 6. AMD has developed the project "Historical Album describing values, ethnographic, cultural and natural tourism service Lis- Derian- mountainous Macukull Municipalities, supported by ASCS, 400,000 ALL. Time limit for implementation is 05.02.2014 -01.06.2014. 7. AMD is developing carbon project, the Municipality SUC worth 3,750 Euros, supported by ALCDF. Timing of implementation is 01.02.2014-01.09.2014. 8. AMD developed the project "Capacity building and enhancement of communication skills for forest users' associations and pasture for the district of Tirana" amounting to 2,500 Euros. Timing of application was 01.01.2014-01.04.2014 9. Introduction of GIS monitoring system in "Lura National Park" supported by ALCDF worth $ 2,000. Time limit for implementation June 2013 to August 2013. 10. AMD has developed the project "Protect my environment, protect my future”, supported by ASCS, 400,000 ALL. Time limit for implementation is 05.02.2015 -01.10.2015. 11. AMD has developed the project "To love nature”, supported by Municipality of Tirana, 800,000 ALL. Time limit for implementation is 05.01.2017 -01.10.2017. 12. AMD has developed the project "Student’s masenger”, supported by Municipality of Tirana, 400,000 ALL. Time limit for implementation is 05.05.2018 -01.11.2018. 15. Starting from 2008 AMD has participated in several activities, cooperating in organizing various conferences and training. So has cooperated in the organization of several conferences Foundation for the Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Center for the Protection of Human Rights against Torture Rehabilitation Center, SNV, CNVP, and National Federation of Forests.
The ideas of AMD are supported by society and the people in the fields they are involved in. AMD is able to bring the best specialists of the fields and approach the public through the media so that they can serve each other and collaborate. To contribute to the network in my country, AMD can engage in several ways: Promoting AMD's Mission: We can actively promote AMD's mission and objectives within my professional network and among individuals who share an interest in media development, journalism, law, environmental studies, economics, and related fields. By spreading awareness and garnering support, we can help amplify the impact of AMD's initiatives. Facilitating Connections: As a member of the community, we can help facilitate connections between AMD and relevant stakeholders, including professionals, organizations, government agencies, and community groups. By bridging gaps and fostering collaborations, we can strengthen the network and enhance collective efforts towards shared goals. Providing Expertise and Support: Depending on my area of expertise, I can offer my skills, knowledge, and resources to support AMD's projects and activities. Whether it's providing legal advice, offering environmental insights, contributing to media content creation, or assisting with technical solutions, we can play a role in advancing AMD's mission. Participating in Events and Initiatives: we can actively participate in AMD's events, workshops, seminars, and campaigns, contributing ideas, sharing experiences, and engaging in discussions on pertinent issues facing the media industry and society at large. By actively involving myself, we can help enrich the dialogue and contribute to meaningful outcomes. Advocating for Policy Change: Recognizing the importance of advocacy in driving systemic change, we can advocate for policies that support media development, press freedom, environmental sustainability, economic progress, and other relevant issues championed by AMD. This may involve lobbying policymakers, raising awareness among the public, and mobilizing support for legislative action. Supporting AMD's Outreach Efforts: We can assist AMD in its efforts to reach out to the public through media channels, social media platforms, community events, and other communication channels. By amplifying AMD's message and engaging with diverse audiences, we can help broaden its impact and foster greater support for its initiatives. Overall, by actively engaging with AMD and leveraging my skills, networks, and resources, we can contribute to strengthening the network in my country and advancing its mission of promoting media development, collaboration, and societal progress.
"I am interested in joining the ALF Network because I recognize the value of collaboration and networking in advancing common goals and addressing shared challenges. By becoming a part of the ALF Network, I hope to connect with like-minded individuals and organizations who are committed to promoting dialogue, understanding, and cooperation across different cultures, societies, and disciplines. I believe that by working together, we can create positive change, foster mutual respect, and contribute to a more peaceful and inclusive world."