CFI, THE FRENCH MEDIA DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Latest news
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Democracy in decline: a wake-up call that highlights just how vitally important CFI's work with...
Today, on International Democracy Day, the picture is bleak: democracy is in decline all over the world. Armed conflicts, foreign interference, rigged elections, mass disinformation and assaults on press freedom are the most obvious signs of this. A...
The Balkan News Truck hits the road to Fight Disinformation
The Balkan News Truck officially kicked off its journey this week, bringing media and information literacy straight to young people and communities across the Western Balkans.
France Médias Monde and CFI taking part in the Diplomacy Factory on 5 and 6 September 2025
France Médias Monde and its subsidiary CFI, the French media development agency, are participating in the Diplomacy Factory on 5 and 6 September at the Sorbonne Nouvelle – Nation campus, in Paris.
Emmanuelle Talon appointed Chair and CEO of the French media development agency, CFI
The CFI Board of Directors voted in favour of appointing Emmanuelle Talon as Chair and CEO of the French media development agency, CFI.
Communities
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Filipino journalist from GMA News.
It's a small community that needs a boost to cover more topics.
A Cambodian journalist who has just turned 24.
Our health is linked to our surroundings.
Laotian journalist.
Good human health, good animal health and a healthy environment are essential for creating a sustainable world.
Our projects
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We act for
- Defend freedom of information
- Protect the environment
- Promote equality between women and men
Our Statement of Principles
FREEDOM
CFI asserts its unwavering commitment to freedom of expression and the freedom of the media, as well as to the fundamental freedoms underpin the democratic balance of a society
SUSTAINABILITY
CFI conducts all of its actions with a constant focus on sustainability
DIALOGUE
CFI promotes a culture of exchange, dialogue and sharing of good practices between the media community including regulatory bodies and public authorities
PLURALISM
CFI supports and defends media pluralism by guaranteeing the diversity of content and opinions
Find out more about CFI values