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Year
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2024
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Publisher
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Journal of Media Research,
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Abstract
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Media and information literacy (MIL) projects are crucial for a country’s development because they provide citizens with access to important information, resources, and knowledge about their rights and responsibilities. For the past decade, international organizations such as UNESCO, Internews, and DW-Akademie have funded training programs and projects to improve MIL in Central Asia. This study examines the sustainability indicators of foreign aid initiatives supporting MIL in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. It analyzes historical trends, policy frameworks, and stakeholder perspectives, including interviews with trainers and experts. The research highlights the importance of public-private partnerships, technological integration, and cultural context in ensuring long-term sustainability and effectiveness of foreign aid programs in media literacy. The findings offer insights and recommendations for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers to improve the sustainability and impact of foreign assistance in the MIL sector.