The International Media Support non-profit group is reviewing its effort to support journalists working in the hotspots of the Middle East and North Africa.
IMS notes, "The region is plagued by political and social turmoil, insecurity, mass protests, sectarian violence and outright conflict."
Egypt is cracking down on the press and NGOs. Libya is splitting into two countries. Syria is torn by civil war. Yemen, with the backing of Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates, is battling rebels supported by Iran.
Copenhagen-based IMS works in the region to improve safe working conditions for male and female reporters and "professional" content.
The overall goal is to bolster institutions that "promote free expression, media freedom and access to information."
IMS expects the review to assess the regional media support plan's impact, relevance, efficiency and effectiveness.
It will contrast its efforts in the "failed state" of Syria and Tunisia, which has introduced democratic reforms.
IMS, which receives funding from Denmark's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, expects its review to be completed by mid-December.
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