The International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC) promotes:

The IPDC, a UNESCO initiative, promotes media development by supporting free, independent, and pluralistic media in developing countries. Studying IPDC highlights its role in fostering communication, the challenges of ensuring press freedom, and its impact on democracy. It also offers insights into how media shapes public opinion, providing lessons on the importance of supporting journalism, media literacy, and freedom of expression to strengthen democratic institutions and promote informed societies globally.