The Community Media Index comprises three components: Framing & Measuring Tools, Data Gathering & Analyzing Tools, and Reporting Tools. 

1. Framing & Measuring Tools: 

A number of dimensions of organisational life are identified to frame the Index and ensure that the assessment is holistic and does not privilege one critical aspect above another. For each dimension a number of sub-dimensions (or competencies) are developed to focus data gathering and deliberation. Within each of these sub-dimensions a set of indicators is developed against which stakeholders can assess the projects state and plan its growth. 

To view some of these tools download: 

CMI Dimensions

CMI Competencies & Indicators (available soon)

2. Data Gathering & Analyzing Tools: 

These tools include processes for gathering the information and making the assessments, facilitating consensus building, and including multiple voices and perspectives in the assessment. 

To view some of these tools download: 

CMI Dimensions

CMI Check List (available soon)

CMI Competencies & Indicators (available soon)

CMI Weights (available soon)

3. Reporting Tools: 

CMI Reporting formats communicate the Index assessment – the project’s current state, movement form previous assessments, and new goals – in a clear and easily understandable way. These reporting formats will be critical to the extent that the CMI becomes a useful ‘living’ point of reference and learning guide for the project and stakeholders in its’ Development Eco-System. 

For examples of the CMI reporting format, including the graphical representation – the CMI Diamond – see the CMI Reports  

Since the CMI seeks to be able to assess media projects in every context around the country, the Index is designed as a nationally relevant and applicable framework without imposing abstract standards on specific projects. As such the CMI place great importance on a flexible framework that has the adaptability to fit the project-specific context.