research related to comparative or international communication scholarship. To meet this goal, CGCS regularly responds to calls for proposals from funders to institute capacity-building and research projects on global media law and policy. Current Projects: Afghanistan: USAID proposal for Afghanistan Media Development and Empowerment Project. (with Internews Network, Nai Supporting Open Media, etc.). This program works to build legal capacity in Afghanistan through trainings with Afghan lawyers, media professionals, students, and professors. Bosnia: USAID proposal for Bosnia-Herzegovina Strengthening Independent Media (with Internews). The Iran Media Program is a collaborative research network that works to explore Iran’s “media ecology”. Other current and past projects Include: Jordan Media Strengthening Program (2006–2011) "Researching Attitudes Towards Peace and Conflict in Darfur": Survey Research in Darfur to help understand the conflict in the region, its causes, and its effects. (2009–2011) The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, “A Review Of The New Law On Transparency In Mexico And The Federal Agency Encharged With Reviewing Decisions Made Under The Law By The Public Federal Administration.” World Bank Institute grant for consulting work on “Broadcasting, Voice and Accountability: A public interest approach to policy, law, and regulation” published by UMichigan Press in Spring 2008. Executive Course in Communication and Governance Reform (World Bank and USC Annenberg) The Annual Milton Wolf Seminar Series – aims to deal with developing issues in diplomacy and journalism (The American Austrian Foundation) References University of Pennsylvania schools Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania 2004 establishments in Pennsylvania