Tagged with: independent media
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Time to unite in support of independent media
James Deane
Head of Policy
With the second Summit for Democracy held on 29-30 March 2023, and World Press Freedom Day marking its 30th anniversary, our head of policy, James Deane, examines the backdrop and the challenges for media
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A journey towards viable and trusted public interest media in Sierra Leone
Idriss Mamoud Tarawallie
Sierra Leone Country Director, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Media Action
Sierra Leone has unveiled a National Action Plan to create more viable public interest media – our country director examines their journey so far, and what must happen to succeed.
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Understanding media audiences in Georgia
Sonia Whitehead and Aled Goddard
Head of Research and Programme Manager
Thirty years after declaring independence from the Soviet Union, Georgia is becoming increasingly cosmopolitan, with a highly connected young population and a robust media scene. But where do Georgia’s people turn to find reliable information – and how can truly independent media find financial ...
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Supporting independent media through coalition building - the ultimate stress test
Michael Randall
Independent media development consultant
What is the role of international partners in building coalitions that support local independent media? Our PRIMED (Protecting Independent Media for Effective Development) consortium is demonstrating how this is possible - our guest blogger Michael Randall explains.
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Media 'extinction' and the gaping hole in anti-corruption efforts
James Deane
Head of Policy
It is time anti-corruption efforts factored in the crisis confronting independent media around the world, argues our Head of Policy James Deane.
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Now is the time for an International Fund for Public Interest Media
James Deane and Maha Taki
Head of Policy and Senior Adviser, Media Development
Head of Policy, James Deane, and Senior Media Development Adviser, Maha Taki, outline the crisis facing independent and public interest media and announce the publication of a feasibility study for an International Fund for Public Interest Media (IFPIM).
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Media’s existential crisis and the consequences for peace
James Deane
Head of Policy
Independent media are vital to peaceful and effective development - but their role is endangered with consequences for good governance and democracy. A coordinated international response is needed, such as a proposal for an International Fund for Public-Interest Media.
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Media freedom and rethinking support to independent media
Caroline Sugg
Director of Strategy and Partnerships
As the world marks World Press Freedom Day on 3rd May, Caroline Sugg (Director of Strategy and Partnerships) talks about the crisis facing public interest media, what Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Media Action has done to strengthen media in fragile and developing countries, and what needs to change when it comes to prot...
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Is it time for an International Fund for Free and Independent Media?
James Deane
Head of Policy
James Deane makes the case for a new way of supporting independent media in the places it is most under threat.
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From impatient optimism to sober and determined realism: What needs to happen next?
James Deane
Head of Policy
Fourth in a series of blogs exploring the future of media development assistance.
