Media Literacy Observatory for Active Citizenship and Sustainable Democracy

Programme 2014 - 2020 INTERREG VB Danube

Date of latest update: 2024-03-22

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Description (EN):

Citizen’s competence is of crucial importance for active political participation, which is one of the main components of good governance and sustainable democracy. Especially in the Eastern part of the Danube region, political participation is stagnating. Particularly worrisome are the apathy and lack of political interest on the side of younger population. Furthermore, in the last years, we witness political developments that result in deterioration of democratic standards in many parts of the region. The core element of the citizen’s competence is high level of media literacy. It is necessary for citizens’ reflection of social reality and their resilience to negative media phenomena, like hate speech and fake news. The main objective of the project is to improve democratic transnational governance by developing transnational media literacy observatory, based on cooperation between different relevant stakeholders. In many countries of the Danube region the development of competences of media literacy and active citizenship are far behind more developed parts of Europe. This observatory will serve as a mechanism for increasing media literacy and thus strengthening citizens’ competences what will contribute to development of sustainable democracy. The main target groups are the youth and the people who work with them. For the purpose of strengthening it, the observatory will provide tools, available for both young people as well as their educators. The project will establish observatory for media literacy that will provide instruments for scrutinising media contents, training tools and policy recommendations for upgrading media literacy in relation with other civic skills. Outputs include: capacity building and training tools, web-based interface and policy recommendations. The core activities of the project are: mapping of practices and dissemination of information, developing learning system, designing web training platform, and pilot testing.

Achievements (EN):

MATERIALS FOR PUPILS The world in the online environment does not only bring us positives, but also a number of negatives, which are increasing with the rapid development of technology and it is not easy to prepare for them. In fact, the virtual world is an environment that provides opportunities to simplify and distort information, manipulate and influence our opinions. This tutorial focuses on a world you know well. We will explain the most basic concepts and definitions in the field of media literacy education and through concrete examples and activities that are linked to real problems in the field, we will show you how to approach the topic with an open mind and in a way that does not pose a danger to you. MATERIALS FOR HIGHSCHOOL STUDENTS The world in the online environment does not only bring us positives, but also a number of negatives, which are constantly increasing with the rapid development of technology and it is not easy to immediately react to them and know their pitfalls. In fact, the virtual world is an environment that provides an opportunity to simplify and distort information, to manipulate and influence the opinions of all age groups. People who spend a large part of their time online may perceive this world as one of the main sources of information that significantly shapes their worldview. Moreover, in today's society, there is a tendency to simplify information and people tend to gravitate towards stereotypes and shortcuts that can reinforce their beliefs and view of the world. These learning materials are focused on a world that is very close to contemporary society. We will explain the most basic concepts and definitions in the field of media literacy education and show through concrete examples and activities that are linked to real problems in the field how to approach the topic with perspective and in a way that does not pose a danger in practice. MATERIALS FOR EDUCATORS The world in the online environment brings us not only positives, but also many negatives, which are constantly increasing with the rapid development of technology and it is not easy to react to them immediately and know their pitfalls. In fact, the virtual world is an environment that lends itself to opportunities to simplify and distort information, to manipulate and influence the opinions of all age groups. Young people, who spend most of their time online, see this world as one of the main sources of information that significantly shapes their worldview. Moreover, there is a tendency in society today to simplify information, and people generally tend to gravitate towards stereotypes and shortcuts that can reinforce their beliefs and worldview. This learning programme focuses on a world that the youth generation is very familiar with. We will explain the most basic concepts and definitions in media literacy education and through concrete examples and activities that are linked to real problems in the field we will demonstrate how to approach the topic with an open mind and in a way that does not pose a danger to pupils and students in practice. We will equip you with information and recommendations on how to make the topic accessible to pupils and students, understand it and teach them to critically assess and classify media content so that they can make the most of the media world. We will also focus on why active citizenship is important and how you can motivate young people to get involved and directly influence the world around us.

Website: http://www.interreg-danube.eu/

Expected Results (EN): Intensity of cooperation of institutional actors and other stakeholders in the programme area in order to tackle major societal challenges (survey based composite indicator)

Expected Outputs (EN):

The observatory will represent transnational network of relevant stakeholders in the fields of media, education and civil society all over the Danube region. It will bring together higher education institutions, media enterprises, civil society organisations (dealing with youth issues) and public authorities at both national and local level. The project will establish observatory of media literacy that will provide information on media landscape, tools for scrutinising media contents and learning instruments for upgrading media literacy, in relation with other civic skills. It will be focused on both youth and people that work with it, i.e. teachers, tutors, instructors, supervisors etc. This will intensify transnational coordination in strengthening media literacy of youth in the region and lead to more effective training and learning implementation. Learning tools and trainings will be supported by regional audit of media landscape. Developed tools and materials will be used in effective way in a specific cultural, social and systemic circumstances of Danube region. A Web platform will be developed to support networking, information sharing and learning process in the field of media literacy. It will be the hub connecting the newly established transnational network with other relevant stakeholders in the field of media literacy, youth and active citizenship in the region and provide clear guidelines for policy development in the field. It will also be a rich resource of tools for youth intended to build resilience against negative phenomenon constructed by contemporary media and strengthen their ability for critical thinking. We will test MELIA with tree pilots, which will assemble transnational clusters, on training three groups – pupils from elementary schools, high school students and youth educators - on media messaging, accurate information and representation of different social groups.

Thematic information

Institutional cooperation and cooperation networks

Specific Objective:

Improve institutional capacities to tackle major societal challenges (short title). Strengthen multilevel- and transnational governance and institutional capacities and provide viable institutional and legal frameworks for more effective, wider and deeper transnational cooperation across the Danube region in areas with major societal challenges

Thematic Objective:

(11) enhancing institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders and efficient public administration through actions to strengthen the institutional capacity and the efficiency of public administrations and public services related to the implementation of the ERDF, and in support of actions under the ESF to strengthen the institutional capacity and the efficiency of public administration.

Investment Priority: (11 ETC) ETC specific for transnational cooperation: enhancing institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders and efficient public administration by developing and coordinating macro-regional and sea-basin strategies

Partners (16)

Lead Partner: Fakulteta za uporabne družbene študije v Novo Gorici

Department: Not applicable

Address: Gregorčičeva 19, 5000 Nova Gorica, Slovenia

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.fuds.si

Total budget: EUR 373 200.00

ERDF budget: EUR 317 220.00

Udruženje za kulturu, turizam i medije "Petrovaradin medija"

Name: Udruženje za kulturu, turizam i medije "Petrovaradin medija"

Address: Strosmajerova 3, 21131 Petrovaradin, Serbia

Legal status: private

Total budget: EUR 82 600.00

IPA2 budget: EUR 70 210.00

Univerzitet Crne Gore

Name: Univerzitet Crne Gore

Department: Faculty of Philosophy in Niksic

Address: Danila Bojovića bb, 81400 Nikšić, Montenegro

Legal status: private

Website: https://www.ucg.ac.me/ff

Total budget: EUR 80 600.00

IPA2 budget: EUR 68 510.00

Pannon Gazdasági Hálózat Egyesület

Name: Pannon Gazdasági Hálózat Egyesület

Department: Not applicable

Address: Gesztenyefa u. 4, 9027 Győr, Hungary

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.pbn.hu

Total budget: EUR 78 500.00

ERDF budget: EUR 66 725.00

Executive Committee of Uzhgorod City Council

Name: Executive Committee of Uzhgorod City Council

Department: Not applicable

Address: Poshtova sq. 3, 88000 Uzhgorod, Ukraine

Legal status: public

Website: https://rada-uzhgorod.gov.ua/

Total budget: EUR 71 500.00

Visoko učilište Algebra

Name: Visoko učilište Algebra

Department: Not applicable

Address: Ilica 242, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

Legal status: private

Website: http://www.algebra.hr

Total budget: EUR 170 900.00

ERDF budget: EUR 145 265.00

Edhance Plus o.p.s.

Name: Edhance Plus o.p.s.

Department: Department of education

Address: Zámecké náměstí 511/10, 415 01 Teplice, Czech Republic

Legal status: private

Website: http://www.edhance.cz

Total budget: EUR 165 500.00

ERDF budget: EUR 140 675.00

Universitatea Babeș-Bolyai

Name: Universitatea Babeș-Bolyai

Department: Center for the Study of Democracy

Address: Str. M. Kogalniceanu 1, 400084 Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.ubbcluj.ro

Total budget: EUR 164 500.00

ERDF budget: EUR 139 825.00

Изследователски център "Регионално и глобално развитие"

Name: Изследователски център "Регионално и глобално развитие"

Department: Not applicable

Address: 20th April St. 19, 1606 Sofia, Bulgaria

Legal status: private

Website: http://www.reglo-bg.eu

Total budget: EUR 154 500.00

ERDF budget: EUR 131 325.00

Fakulteta za medije

Name: Fakulteta za medije

Department: Not applicable

Address: Leskoškova 9e, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

Legal status: private

Website: http://www.fame.si

Total budget: EUR 148 000.00

ERDF budget: EUR 125 800.00

Budapesti Kereskedelmi és Iparkamara

Name: Budapesti Kereskedelmi és Iparkamara

Department: Project Management Office

Address: Krisztina krt. 99, 1016 Budapest, Hungary

Legal status: private

Website: http://www.bkik.hu

Total budget: EUR 134 600.00

ERDF budget: EUR 114 410.00

Verein für sozialwissenschaftliche Beratung und Forschung e.V.

Name: Verein für sozialwissenschaftliche Beratung und Forschung e.V.

Department: Not applicable

Address: Adolf Schmetzer Str. 32, 93053 Regensburg, Germany

Legal status: private

Website (not verified): http://www.sowibefo-regensburg.de

Total budget: EUR 131 800.00

ERDF budget: EUR 112 030.00

Hrvatska gospodarska komora

Name: Hrvatska gospodarska komora

Department: Not applicable

Address: Rooseveltov trg 2, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.hgk.hr

Total budget: EUR 115 200.00

ERDF budget: EUR 97 920.00

Metropolitní univerzita Praha. o.p.s.

Name: Metropolitní univerzita Praha. o.p.s.

Department: Not applicable

Address: Dubečská 900/10, 10031 Prague, Czech Republic

Legal status: private

Website: http://www.mup.cz

Total budget: EUR 111 600.00

ERDF budget: EUR 94 860.00

Presscut d.o.o.

Name: Presscut d.o.o.

Address: Domagojeva 2, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

Legal status: private

Website (not verified): https://www2.presscut.hr/hr/

Total budget: EUR 105 500.00

ERDF budget: EUR 89 675.00

Asociația Centrul pentru Inovare Publică

Name: Asociația Centrul pentru Inovare Publică

Department: Not applicable

Address: Calea Victoriei 155, 010073 Bucharest, Romania

Legal status: private

Website: http://www.inovarepublica.ro/center-public-innovation

Total budget: EUR 100 200.00

ERDF budget: EUR 85 170.00

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School of Advanced Social Studies

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NGO Petrovaradin Media

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University of Montenegro

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Pannon Gazdasági Hálózat Egyesület

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Виконавчий комітет Ужгородської міської ради

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Algebra University College

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Edhance Plus o.p.s.

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Babeș-Bolyai University

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Research Centre Regional and Global Development

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Faculty of Media

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Budapest Chamber of Commerce and Industry

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Association for socio-scientific consultancy and research registered association

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Croatian Chamber of Economy

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Metropolitan University Prague

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Presscut d.o.o.

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Association Centre for Public Innovation

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Summary

Project name (EN): Media Literacy Observatory for Active Citizenship and Sustainable Democracy

Project acronym: MELIA Observatory

Project start date: 2020-07-01

Project end date: 2022-12-31

Project status: closed

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 2 188 700.00

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 1 860 395.00

Co-financing sources:

ERDF: Amount, EUR 1 660 900.00.
IPA/IPA II/IPA III: Amount, EUR 138 720.00.

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Financing programme

2014 - 2020 INTERREG VB Danube

Last month that data in keep.eu was retrieved from the Programme's website or received from the Programme

2023-09-22

No. of projects in keep.eu / Total no. of projects (% of projects in keep.eu)

155 / 155 (100%)

No. of project partnerships in keep.eu / Total no. of project partnerships (% of project partnerships in keep.eu)

1 582 / 1 582 (100%)

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Information provided by the Programme. Achievements were retrieved by Interact from the Programme website (http://www.interreg-danube.eu/), or a website directly linked from it, on 2021-10-06, 2023-01-10 and 2024-01-30.

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