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<p class="xmsonormal">DW Akademie is calling for proposals for conducting a desk research on the freedom of expression and the media landscape in East Africa (focus on Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan). The task can be fulfilled remotely and does not require
any physical attendance or travel. We would like to share the call for applications with you and hopefully are able to attract your interest in this task.
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The Media Futures East Africa project is a joint cooperation in between the Aga Khan University Graduate School of Media and Communications (AKU-GSMC) and DW Akademie funded by the German Development Bank (KfW). <o:p></o:p></p>
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DW Akademie invites interested and qualified experts and researchers to submit proposals. Please find attached the terms of reference for task.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<u>Deadline for all proposals is September 8<sup>th</sup>, 2021 (Wednesday) at 23.59 EAT.</u><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please feel free to get in touch with us anytime, if you are interested and have questions regarding the tender and/or offered service. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Kind regards, <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Julia<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060">Julia Gering</span></b><br>
<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Program Director - Media Futures East Africa</span><br>
<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Southern Africa and Special Projects<br>
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DW (Deutsche Welle)<span style="color:#0080FF"> | </span>Kurt-Schumacher-Str. </span>
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