ITT_Promote International Standard to Media in Taiwan

Description

Objective
The objective of this service aims to strengthen the democratic resilience of Taiwan by supporting Taiwanese media to adopt international standard and good practices to enhance public trust. Through raising the awareness of international standard on media transparency and good practices, and supporting media outlets to join Journalism Trust Initiative (JTI), WFD is hoping to see several media outlets in Taiwan meet the international standard and being certified as trustworthy.

Scope of work
The service provider should implement following scope of work:
•	To develop materials in local language for Taiwanese media professionals to understand international media standards (e.g. Journalism Trust Initiative) and good practices. 
•	To raise awareness of international media standards and good practices among Taiwanese media through communications and/ or activities. 
•	To support Taiwan media to apply for certification (e.g. Journalism Trust Initiative) or international awards on transparency or accountability.

Deliverables
•	At least 5 media outlets inquire details about how to meet international standards, good practices.
•	At least 2 media outlets completed the certification process (e.g. Journalism Trust Initiative) or been recognised by international awards for transparency or accountability with the support of the service provider. 
•	The service provider needs to gather the comments and feedback from the Taiwanese media they worked with during the project.

Timeline
The timeframe below lists the key tentative dates for the preparation process. These will be agreed with the service provider once secured. 

Activity 	Date 
Submission of workplan, including methodology 	January 23, 2025   
WFD feedback on the workplan 	January 24, 2025
Project Execution 	February 1 to March 24, 2025 
Submission of report 	March 24, 2025 

Reporting
•	1 midterm report including the communication materials, a list of media contacted, and any challenges or learning observed.
•	1 completion report detailing the deliverables and outcomes of the project, including feedback from the medias, and recommendations and next steps for WFD Taiwan. 
•	The reports need to be in English.

For full details on the scope and how to apply, please read through the tender notice document.