Media work

Description What is done in the programme or project and why, what results are pursued, who benefits from the activities and who are involved in the implementation.

The Unit for Development Communications in the Ministry for Foreign Affairs is in charge of providing open, clear and reliable information about Finland´s official development policy and development cooperation. The Unit for Development Communications conducts a variety of communications projects and provides communication tools for the whole administration. According to the polls, the Finns mostly learn about developing countries and development cooperation through the media. Systematic work with the media provides visibility for development policy and improves Finnish journalists´ capacity to report on the theme.