The African Centre for Media Excellence was established in 2009 and was formally registered and incorporated in August that year as a company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital (a non-profit organisation). Following the enactment of the Non-Governmental Organisations Act, and the NGO Regulations in 2017, it was resolved by the members that ACME would be registered with the National Bureau of Non-Governmental Organisations as an “indigenous organization”.
Strategically, ACME occupies the space between the media industry and academic institutions that train journalists. The centre is committed to excellence in journalism and mass communication in Africa, starting at home in Uganda. Their main goal is to make the media a more effective platform for the provision of information on public affairs, a tool for monitoring official power, and a forum for vibrant public debate.
Country registered in: Uganda
Region:
- Sub-Saharan Africa
Member type:
- General
Organisation type:
- National
- Regional