Centre for Media Studies (CMS) is a non-profit, multi-disciplinary think tank working since 1991 to inform policy, programs, and actions for equitable development. 

Renowned for its rigorous research and ethical evaluations, CMS has completed over 800 assignments with 230+ partners globally.

With a strong focus on evidence-based advocacy, CMS promotes civic engagement, accountability, and democratic values through innovative research, outreach, and capacity-building initiatives. 

It fosters open dialogue and creative expression via films, festivals, forums, and campaigns—engaging media professionals, academia, policymakers, and the public.

CMS continues to shape national discourse through publications, debates, and strategic collaborations—bridging research with impactful action.

• Centre for Media Studies is a non-profit, multi-disciplinary think tank established in 1991.

• Works to inform policy, programs, and actions for equitable development.

• Completed 800+ assignments with over 230 partners globally in the past three decades. 

• Known for rigorous methodologies and credible research in policy assessments and evaluations.

• Promotes ethical practices in behavioural studies and innovative evaluation designs.

• Strengthens civic participation, democratic accountability, and strategic outreach through research-based engagement.

• Offers dialogue platforms, debates, festivals, and creative forums to encourage public discourse.

• Engages with media professionals, content creators, academia, policymakers, and civil society.

• Utilizes films, festivals, competitions, and campaigns (online & offline) to reach diverse audiences.

• Shares findings via national debates, reports, monographs, books, newsletters, and media.