This documents examines the role of media in efforts to actively prevent and resolve conflicts and support post conflict peace-building. Dealing with questions of when and how media initiatives should be supported in conflicts and other emergencies, the guide seeks primarily to highlight benefits, challenges and options when considering funding of media and communication interventions.

In addition to providing case studies, a glossary of media formats and a resource of contact organizations, it deals with the following:

- Type of media interventions most relevant and risks surrounding these activities
- Types of assistance emphasising balanced and objective reporting, humanitarian information, etc.
- Frameworks for appraising and monitoring media initiatives in conflicts and other emergencies.

A reference for for DFID staff and partner bilateral and multilateral development agencies, the guide aims to provide geographical desk officers and sectoral advisers with a resource to strengthen their understanding of the role media can play in conflict and other emergency situations and the options available for supporting practical initiatives.