BBC Media Action North Africa, the BBC's international development charity, believes in the power of media and communication to help reduce poverty and support people in claiming their rights. Our aim is to inform, connect and empower people around the world, and audience is at the heart of all we do. Our Research and Learning Group (R&L), based in London and in each of our country offices, provides research and evaluation to support the development and impact assessment of media development and communication for development projects.