COMMUNICATION. PARTICIPATION. DEVELOPMENT. The media can support public participation in society and development, and enable educational and learning processes for all. In developing and transition countries as well as in post-conflict, conflict and transformation states media development aims to strengthen the media over the long term. It works at various levels to achieve this. One level focuses on professionalizing individuals – journalists, technicians and managers – through workshops, trainings and coaching. Another looks at strengthening organizations, broadcasters and universities. Media development is also active at the political level, promoting favorable conditions for developing a healthy and diverse media sector. DW Akademie is Germany’s largest media development organization.