CFI, THE FRENCH MEDIA DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Latest news
Recent information about projects in the field
At the Fabrique de la Diplomatie: CFI raises awareness and mobilises against disinformation
On 4 and 5 September 2026, the Fabrique de la Diplomatie, a major back-to-school event organised by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEAE), once again confirmed CFI’s key role amongst the actors involved in France’s external action.
In what ways is AGILE training changing community journalism in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan?
In July 2026, fifteen journalists, bloggers and civil society communicators from t Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan took part in an AGILE community journalism training course in Batken.
New tools to combat environmental fake news
IA, fact-checking, OSINT... For the past two years, thanks to CFI’s Terra Asia project, journalists from Fiji, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and the Philippines have been discovering new tools for detecting fake news relating to climate change. The...
Eurasiadoc 2026: in Almaty, the Horizons Médias project is creating professional opportunities ...
Last June, the Eurasiadoc 2026 international co-production meetings were held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, with the support of CFI. This event is part of the Horizons Médias project, funded by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.
Communities
Find out about the backgrounds of our journalists and members of our community
Filipino journalist from GMA News.
It's a small community that needs a boost to cover more topics.
A Cambodian journalist who has just turned 24.
Our health is linked to our surroundings.
Laotian journalist.
Good human health, good animal health and a healthy environment are essential for creating a sustainable world.
Our projects
Recent information about projects in the field
Investigation Lebanon
Support for investigative journalism in Lebanon to achieve greater transparency in public institutions and push back against corruption
Digitalise Youth
Raising awareness among young people and developing their skills in the face of online disinformation
We act for
- Defend freedom of information
- Protect the environment
- Promote equality between women and men
Our Statement of Principles
FREEDOM
CFI asserts its unwavering commitment to freedom of expression and the freedom of the media, as well as to the fundamental freedoms underpin the democratic balance of a society
SUSTAINABILITY
CFI conducts all of its actions with a constant focus on sustainability
DIALOGUE
CFI promotes a culture of exchange, dialogue and sharing of good practices between the media community including regulatory bodies and public authorities
PLURALISM
CFI supports and defends media pluralism by guaranteeing the diversity of content and opinions
Find out more about CFI values