UNESCO Aruba Launches Groundbreaking Communication Framework Project.

Oranjestad, Aruba – UNESCO Aruba announces the launch of the design research project, Communication and Information as a Public Good: Designing a National Communication Framework for Aruba. 

This project, approved by UNESCO (Paris) in 2024 as part of the Participation Program 2024-2025, is based on UNESCO’s principle that communication and information (C&I) are essential public goods that enable democratic participation, informed decision-making, and social cohesion.

Aruba’s communication and media landscape is evolving, as a Small Island Developing State (SIDS). Studies have shown that ensuring equitable access to reliable information, fostering independent journalism, and creating inclusive communication spaces are key to strengthening Aruba’s information ecosystem. This project will provide a platform for dialogue on how to boost structured communication policies, enhance g transparency, and support access to information, freedom of expression, and independent journalism through a collective and inclusive approach.
Through this project, stakeholders involving civic society members (across different age groups), journalists, policy officers, the private sector, and other key stakeholders will collaboratively identify opportunities to enhance these aspects, ensuring that communication serves the public interest inclusively and sustainably.

The project will unfold in multiple phases, including:

  • Comprehensive research to assess the current C& I landscape;
  • Expert interviews to gather insights from key players in the field;
  • Interactive sessions with civic society members, journalists, policy officers, educators, NGOs, and private sector representatives.

Through structured discussions and collaborative activities, participants will explore opportunities to enhance transparency, access to information, and media literacy in Aruba.
UNESCO Aruba encourages broad community participation and invites all interested stakeholders to engage in this transformative journey toward a more transparent, informed, and media-literate society. Your voice is important!

For more information about the project and participation opportunities, please contact:

UNESCO Aruba
Stadionweg 37, Oranjestad, Aruba
Phone: (+297) 528-3524
Email: info@unesco.aw of b.kreykenbohm@unesco.aw
Website: facebook.com/UnescoAruba

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