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On 2 November 2017, the former Foreign Secretary announced that the UK would spend £1m "over the next financial year" on projects to support media freedom, in countries where it is under significant pressure. The FCO issued a call for bids for projects on Media Freedom through the Magna Carta Fund on <\/em><\/strong>www.Gov.uk<\/em><\/strong><\/a> in May 2018. Selected Posts around the network have also put out separate, country-specific calls for bids. <\/em><\/strong><\/p> <\/p> The criteria was for projects which addressed restrictions on media freedom, for example through legislation or policy, and/or supported the training and protection of journalists. Projects needed to offer good value for money and demonstrate potential for impact, sustainability and replication. Posts also took into account specific local criteria. Decisions on funding were made by officials within the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and by officers at Posts around the network. <\/em><\/strong><\/p> <\/p>