DW Akademie, a privately owned German media development organization founded in 1965, produces and distributes broadcast media. Employing approximately 400 people, it operates globally, with headquarters in Germany. The organization partners with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development to deliver journalism training and knowledge transfer programs in over 70 countries. Its work focuses on promoting freedom of expression and access to information, aiming to empower individuals through reliable information and facilitate constructive public discourse.

Revenue

Founded

1965

Headcount

396

Headquarters

Germany

Primary Segment

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

In September 2023, DW Akademie welcomed new students to its Master francophone en journalisme international and International Media Studies master’s degree programs in Bonn. The second cohort of the Master francophone en journalisme international program also began studies in Bonn at the beginning of September 2023. These events occurred alongside unrelated news regarding solar flares, a UN survey on girls' education in Afghanistan, and a rise in German language study in Turkey. A new season of a program, produced in partnership with Jacaranda FM and East Coast Radio, also launched, featuring updated elements and a focus on underrepresented African voices.
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