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159
Inspiring Practice
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Key Guidance
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Top Insights
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Media Assistance
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Media Freedom, Press Freedom
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Media Assistance: Law & Regulation, Media Policy Consultancies
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Media Assistance in Conflict Regions & Fragile Countries
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Media Landscapes, Media Systems, Media Situation in General
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Media Law & Regulation
9
Social Media
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Media Assistance: Donor Organizations
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Digital Media Censorship, Control & Filtering, Internet & Social Media Censorship
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Media Viability & Financial Sustainability
7
Media Assistance: Journalism Education & Training
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Media Law & Regulation: Transitional Countries
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Democracy / Democratization and Media
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Media Assistance: Financial Sustainability & Management
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Media Assistance: Transition Countries & Defective Democracies
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Media & Communication Policies
6
Authoritarian Regimes: Media Systems & Landscapes
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Indirect Censorship, Soft Censorship
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Media Assistance: Evaluation, Monitoring, Impact Assessment
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Media Assistance: Media & Information Literacy
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Diversity & Pluralism in Media / Communication
5
Cybersecurity, Digital Safety, Privacy, Right to Privacy
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Media Assistance: Freedom of Expression & Safety of Journalists
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Media / Communication Control
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Internet Censorship Circumvention Tools & Strategies
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Citizen Journalism, Community Journalism
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Journalism Education & Training
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Safety of Journalists, Safety Risks of Media Workers
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USA: Media Assistance
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Media & Information Literacy
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Freedom of Expression Online, Internet Freedom
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Violence Against Journalists & Media Personnel
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State Influence on the Media
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Government Communication Strategies
3
Digital Communication, Digital Media
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Big Digital Platforms, Big Tech Companies
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Media Assistance: Digital Journalism & Social Media
3
Digital Journalism, Online Journalism
3
Media Ownership
3
Journalism / Communication Training Centers
3
China: Transnational Information Operations, International Broadcasting, Public Diplomacy
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Media Assistance Donors: Foundations & Private Donors
3
Media Assistance: Regional Approaches & Experiences
3
Transition Countries: Media Systems & Media Landscapes
3
Internet Governance, Internet Policies
3
Governance & Accountability: Role of Media / Communication
3
Media Capture, Vested Political & Other Interests in the Media
3
Political Transition and Media
3
Public Media, State Media
3
Access to Internet & Digital Communications
2
Access to Public Information, Freedom of Information, Right to Information
2
Advertising Markets & Industries
2
Digital Activism, Cyber Advocacy
2
Media Use: Youth
2
News Consumption & Information Sources of Media Users
2
Trust in the Media, Credibility of Media
2
Media Assistance: Authoritarian Countries
2
Chilling Effects (Discouragement of Legitimate Exercise of Legal Rights)
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Freedom of Expression
2
Killings of Journalists & Media Personnel
2
Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP)
2
Public Diplomacy, Cultural Diplomacy
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Military: Communication Strategies & Practices
2
Community Radios
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Media Assistance: Community Radios
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Conflict Areas: Media Systems, Media Landscapes, Role of Media
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Algorithms & Big Data
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Political Blogging
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Twitter & Microblogs
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Digitalization, Digital Transformation
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Media Concentration
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Ethics in Media & Communication
2
Defamation Law & Regulation
2
Self-Regulation of Media
2
Media Law & Regulation: International Standards & Practices
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UNESCO & IPDC Media Assistance
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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
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Investigative Journalism
2
Media Assistance: Investigative Journalism
2
Journalism Education Curricula
2
Mobile Journalism, Video Journalism
2
News
2
China: Media Assistance
2
Media Assistance: Country Strategies & Experiences
2
Media Assistance: Governance, Accountability, Combating Corruption
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Media Assistance: Impacts, Effectiveness, Efficiency
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Media Assistance: Interaction with Military Communication Strategies
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Media Assistance: Radio
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Media Assistance: Self-Regulation, Accountability & Transparency of Media
2
Public Funding & Support Policies for Media
2
Licensing of Media
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Politics and Media
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Election Campaigns: Social Media
2
Research in Media & Communication
2
Communication & Media Indicators
2
Digital Television
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Mobile Phones, Smartphones
2
Access to Media & Information
1
Access to Information Laws, Right to Information Regulation
1
Digital Divide, Digital Inequalities
1
Government Advertising, State Advertising
1
Civic Engagement, Citizen Participation, Civil Society & Media
1
Audience Research
1
Audience Research in Media Assistance
1
Behavior Tracking & Cookies
1
Digital & Social Media Use, Internet Use
1
Digital & Social Media Use: Youth
1
Mobile Phone Use
1
Independent & Oppositional Media in Authoritarian Regimes
1
Encryption, Cryptology
1
Data Protection: Law & Regulation
1
Exile Journalism, Exile Media
1
Freedom of Expression Lobbying & Communication Rights Campaigning
1
Censorship Circumvention Tools & Strategies
1
Surveillance, Surveillance Technologies, Spyware
1
Right to be Forgotten
1
International Organizations: Communication Strategies & Practices
1
Community Media Impact
1
Community Radio Sustainability & Financing
1
Participatory Communication
1
Conflict-Sensitive Radio Journalism, Radio in Conflict Prevention & Transformation
1
Conflicts & Wars: Roles of Digital Technologies & Conflict Narratives in Social Media
1
Hate Speech, Hate Speech in Social Media
1
Media Assistance: Conflict Prevention, Mediation & Reconciliation
1
Media Law & Regulation in Conflict Areas
1
Content Analysis (Research Method)
1
Donor Coordination, Funder Collaboration, Aid Harmonsation
1
Financing Nonprofit Organizations
1
ICT / Internet Projects (Development Aid)
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Free Basics (Facebook Internet Access Programme)
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Regional Cooperation, South-South Collaboration
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Development and Media
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Data Journalism, Computer-Assisted Investigative Reporting
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Digital Platform & Intermediaries Regulation
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Digital & Information Literacy
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Google
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Governance & Accountability: Role of Digital Communication
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Internet
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Internet / Social Media Law & Regulation
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Internet Shutdowns
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Online Magazines & Newspapers
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Digital Market Concentration
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Financing Digital / Online Media
1
Search Engines
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Online News
1
Democratization & Digital Media / Social Media
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Facebook
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Economic Development: Role of ICTs & Media
1
Diaspora Media
1
Media Assistance: Disasters & Humanitarian Crises
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Disinformation, Misinformation, Fake News
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Countering Hate Speech, Disinformation & Propaganda
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Disinformation & Misinformation Law & Regulation
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Election Campaigns: Disinformation & Misinformation
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Media Markets
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Foreign Media Investments, Foreign Media Ownership
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Nonprofit Journalism, Nonprofit Media
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Political Economy of Media
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Taxes
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Universities
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Political Parody and Satire
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Environmental Journalism
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Media Assistance: Environmental Communication
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Accountability & Transparency of the Media
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Defamation of Religion (Blasphemy)
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Bribery & Corruption in Journalism
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Codes of Journalistic Ethics
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Press Councils
1
Media Assistance: Gender Focus
1
Good Practice Examples
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Influence of Media on Foreign & International Policies
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Media Assistance: Transnational Exchange & Cooperation
1
Regional (Transnational) Integration & Communication
1
Transnational Broadcasting, International Broadcasting
1
Satellite Television
1
Transnational Television, International Television
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United Nations (UN)
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United Nations Peacekeeping Operations
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UNICEF
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Journalism Training in Conflict Areas
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Journalists
1
Safety of Journalists: Law & Public Policies
1
Television News
1
Business & Economics Journalism
1
Corruption Reporting & Role of Media in Curbing Corruption
1
Election Reporting
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Local Radios, Local Radio Programmes
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Arab States: Media Assistance (Provided by Arab States)
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Australia: Media Assistance
1
Austria: Media Assistance
1
Belgium: Media Assistance
1
Canada: Media Assistance
1
Denmark: Media Assistance
1
European Union: Media Assistance
1
France: Media Assistance
1
Germany: Media Assistance Actors, Practices, Priorities
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Ireland: Media Assistance
1
Japan: Media Assistance
1
Media Assistance: Citizen Participation & Civil Society
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Media Assistance Donors: Corporate Donors
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Media Assistance Donors: Multilateral Organizations
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Media Assistance: Exile Media
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Media Assistance: Implementing Organizations
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Media Assistance: Local Journalism & Media
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Media Assistance: Public Service Broadcasting
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Netherlands: Media Assistance
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Norway: Media Assistance
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Portugal: Media Assistance
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Spain: Media Assistance
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Sweden: Media Assistance
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Switzerland: Media Assistance
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United Kingdom: Media Assistance
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Crowdsourcing
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Media Literacy: Youth
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Consumer Protection
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Frequency Allocation, Radio Frequency & Spectrum Management
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National Security Legislation
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Ombudsmen
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Television Law & Regulation
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Media Outlets, Media Associations
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Malaysiakini (Online News Portal, Malaysia)
1
Military
1
Fragile / Post-Conflict States
1
Influence of Media on Politics
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Propaganda
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Radio
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Radio Okapi (Democratic Republic of Congo)
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Taliban
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Islamic Cultures: Role of Media
1
Research Methods
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Statistical Data: Collection, Analysis & Interpretation
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Civil Society
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Digital Switchover
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Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
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Television
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China Global Television Network, CGTN (formerly China Central Television, CCTV)
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Urban Areas
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United by Challenge: Regional Opportunities to Drive Media Reform in Southeast Europe
Washington, DC: Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA) (2021)
"Southeast Europe’s strong tradition of regional cooperation for media reform can be leveraged to address the renewed threats independent media face. Countries in the region have shared cultural and trade ties, common media markets, and face similar threats to a free and independent press. They al
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Tipping Point: Democratic Erosion and the Assault on Press Freedom
Washington, DC: Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA) (2021), 24 pp.
"The majority of people now live under illiberal regimes or some form of autocracy as a consequence of democratic declines occurring globally since 2010. Understanding the driving forces behind this historic setback to democratic progress will be essential for turning the tide. An analysis of media
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The Untapped Potential of Regional Cooperation for Media Reform in Southern Africa
Washington, DC: Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA) (2021), 32 pp.
"The 1991 adoption of the Windhoek Declaration in Namibia ushered in a continent-wide commitment to supporting independent media in Africa. Despite initial progress, including the establishment of the regional Media Institute for Southern Africa (MISA), independent media in the region continues to s
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Spyware: An Unregulated and Escalating Threat to Independent Media
Washington, DC: Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA) (2021), 20 pp.
"Spyware is increasingly used by governments around the world to silence independent media. The use of spyware poses safety risks to journalists and their sources, encourages self-censorship, and creates new financial and operational strains for news outlets. Media advocates, news outlets, and polic
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Supporting Media at a Time of Crisis: Donors Explore New Strategies
Washington, DC: Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA) (2020)
"Based on 27 interviews with representatives of both private and official donor agencies, it examines the major obstacles and stumbling blocks that will have to be avoided if global support to the media sector is increased. The institutional impediments to eective aid, the report nds, are frequently
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Local Radio Stations in Africa: Sustainability or Pragmatic Viability?
Top Insights
Washington, DC: Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA) (2020), 28 pp.
"Radio stations across Africa are facing unprecedented threats to their sustainability due to weak media markets, limited advertising revenue and intense competition. A more pragmatic understanding of viability and more flexible donor strategies can help these outlets stay on air and maintain their
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The Wisdom of the Crowd: Promoting Media Development Through Deliberative Initiatives
Inspiring Practice
Washington, DC: Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA) (2020), 28 pp.
"An innovative new set of citizen engagement practices—collectively known as deliberative democracy—offers important lessons that, when applied to the media development efforts, can help improve media assistance efforts and strengthen independent media environments around the world [...] Through
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Are Punchlines the New Front Lines of Media Development?
Washington, DC: Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA) (2020)
"Satirical comedy is uniquely effective in its ability to bolster media development objectives. Through its ability to attract audiences and provide news commentary in an entertaining way, it can be used as an important tool to promote freedom of expression, foster accountability and transparency, c
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Building Regional Strategies for Media Development in the Middle East and North Africa
Washington, DC: Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA) (2020), 28 pp.
"Experts from 13 countries in the Middle East and North Africa agreed on the priorities that could provide the basis for greater collective action to defend independent media in the region. This report provides a summary of those deliberations [...] Building on and strengthening cross-country networ
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The Rise of Internet Throttling: A Hidden Threat to Media Development
Washington, DC: Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA) (2020)
"An increasing number of governments around the world are forcing internet service providers to slow their services during critical sociopolitical junctures—a practice known as throttling—infringing on citizens’ right to information and freedom of expression. Despite its deleterious impact on
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China’s New Media Dilemma: The Profit in Online Dissent
Washington, DC: Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA) (2019), 24 pp.
"Drawing from often overlooked sources of evidence, this report shows that China’s homegrown social media platforms have responded to market incentives by subtly shielding users from certain forms of online censorship and repression. Meanwhile, the party confronts rising costs—both economicall
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Big Data, Not Big Brother: New Data Protection Laws and the Implications for Independent Media Around the World
Washington, DC: Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA) (2019), 28 pp.
"A year after a new wave of data protection regulations such as the European Union’s GDPR have come into effect, the websites of media outlets continue collecting great volumes of personal information—but often unintentionally, and typically for other parties. That so many media institutions hav
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How Social Media Taxes Can Burden News Outlets: The Case of Uganda
Washington, DC: Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA) (2019)
"In July 2018, the government of Uganda implemented a tax on individual users of social media platforms. In the first three months following the introduction of the tax in the country, internet penetration dropped from 47 percent to 35 percent. Given that a significant amount of news circulation now
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A Regional Approach to Media Development in West Africa: Recommendations from a Consultative Process
Washington, DC: Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA) (2019), 21 pp.
"West Africa sits at a critical juncture that will determine whether the coming years are spent defending against reversals in media freedom and pluralism, or moving forward toward new and lasting progress. In this context, the Media Foundation for West Africa consulted stakeholders from all 16 coun
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Confronting the Crisis in Independent Media: A Role for International Assistance
Washington, DC: Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA) (2019), 25 pp.
"With independent media around the world in crisis, what is the role of international donors and private foundations? And how can these international actors provide effective support when the driving forces behind independent media’s decline—simultaneously technological, financial, social, polit
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Mapping Digital Disinformation Around Elections: A Case Study of Pakistan’s 2018 General Elections
Washington, DC: Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA) (2019)
"The 2018 general election represented one of the first times digital disinformation occurred on a massive scale in Pakistan. This report examines different forms of disinformation that circulated online in the lead up to the 2018 elections and its impact on the country’s political discourse, and
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Media Development and the Open Government Partnership: Can Improved Policy Dialogue Spur Media Reforms?
Washington, DC: Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA) (2019)
"The global effort to promote open and transparent government creates new opportunities to put media development on the political agenda of countries around the world. This report looks in particular at the structures of the Open Government Partnership (OGP), which in its 2016 Paris Declaration char
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Strengthening the United Nations’ Role in Media Development
Top Insights
Washington, DC: Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA) (2019)
"This report examines the myriad ways that the agencies and bodies of the United Nations support the development of healthy media systems. Author Bill Orme highlights the role of four UN organizations in particular—UNESCO, UNDP, UNICEF, and DPO—and makes recommendations targeted to these agencie
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Information Not Found: The “Right to be Forgotten” as an Emerging Threat to Media Freedom in the Digital Age
Washington, DC: Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA) (2018)
"The so-called Right to be Forgotten (RTBF) refers to the removal of content from either search engine indexes or even the entire internet so that it is not readily accessible to end users. While the concept emerged out of a European legal tradition that favors the privacy of non-public individuals,
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