The mission of CIMC is to promote international research and training in convergent Mass Media Communication technologies, develop educational strategies that keep pace with the contemporary new-media revolution, and meet the diverse communication needs of an ever-evolving global community. In the field of Distance Education, CIMC collaborates with partner organizations in building a culture of lifelong learning; building on appropriate eLearning strategies, applying best practices and user-centric focus. Through international affiliations, the Institute explores the possibilities of technology-enabled learning, and discovers new opportunities for skills development. In the area of developmental communication, CIMC's mission is to foster international collaboration in media education, and to facilitate and promote Capacity Building and Technology Transfer. CIMC has a proven ability to shape creative educational products and exploit relevant technologies to the fullest. The Institute is familiar with interactive learning issues and strategies; and is proficient in working with a variety of contents, and delivering appropriately to diverse target groups. Professionals associated with CIMC have vast experience with nonlinear information design, sound and animation techniques for web-based multimedia, together with hands-on understanding of current newmedia production tools. CIMC actively helps its foreign partners and affiliates achieve sustainable growth through symbiotic cooperation. Through international collaboration, the Institute actively explores the possibilities of expanding multifaceted communication training, and creates global opportunities for reciprocal transfer of knowledge and skills. The primary objectives are to identify and respond to evolving needs of institutional affiliation; and to initiate and manage international collaborative projects in media education, research, training and production.