20 years serving media in the South
For 20 years, CFI has worked towards the development of television channels in the South.
CFI’s initiatives are part of the modern French approach to cooperation, aiming to empower partners in the marketplace.
CFI supports processes to foster democracy and good governance,
by encouraging independent operators, working with media regulatory bodies and nurturing professionalism among journalists.
CFI upholds intercultural dialogue by supporting the production and circulation of programmes from emerging countries,
conducting a proactive purchasing policy involving African programmes to support the development of local production and encouraging the intelligent supply of programmes to TV partners.
CFI contributes to the modernisation of companies in the audiovisual sector,
helping channels to enhance their commercial and marketing strategy, facilitating the availability of studies on audience ratings and viewer expectations, bolstering their identity and helping them to achieve better negotiating outcomes when purchasing rights.
CFI works towards the consolidation of public services,
supporting the reconstruction or setup of state broadcasting corporations, helping managers to lead change and providing consulting services to hone their strategy in the switch to digital.
CFI on the field: 20 years of cooperation
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