Thank you for your interest in applying for press accreditation for the MDG Summit & Exhibition to be held in Cape Town South Africa on the 3rd – 4th May 2012.

You will need to download the online press accreditation application and provide supporting materials as indicated below.

To apply for press accreditation, please complete the application process, and forward your application including a passport size photo to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Please note: The criteria below assume that applicants are either full-time journalists, or that journalism is the applicant’s main job.  The accreditation team may ask for information in addition to that requested below. A Press card alone will not be accepted as press credentials.

Print & Newswire Reporters

*Required: A copy of the masthead from a current issue of your publication, or a link to your publication’s website, that shows your name listed as part of the reporting team.
*Required: Bylined articles relating to the MDGs or the development sector (published within the last four months) or an email from your editor, from the company email address, stating that you will be covering the MDG Summit 2012 for the publication/outlet.
Please note that publishers and copy/content editors do not qualify for a press pass.

Online Publications/Blogs

*Required: A link to a current page of your online publication with your name and title appearing in an editorial capacity.
*Required: A recent (published within the last four months) and appropriate bylined article.
*Required: Evidence of regular, current writing related to the development sector. Please note, writing/blogging must be your main professional activity.

Online media must meet the following criteria:

The website must post original, dated, MDGs / development sector-related news at least once per week. The website content must extend beyond links, forums, personal diaries, opinion or personal analysis.

Journalists with commercial news websites can qualify for media accreditation. Websites must be established and updated regularly with original and current MDGs / development sector news.

Please note that personal website writers, fan sites, designers, editors and creators do not qualify for media accreditation.

Blogs might qualify if they meet the above criteria. Blogs must be well established and show an acceptable level of interactivity and comment.

Sponsored blogs or company blogs do not qualify as media.

Download Application Form