Survey: Impact of U.S. Development Aid Termination on Independent Media

This independent study seeks to understand the impact of the termination of much United States development aid to independent media. The survey aims to assess how these changes have affected media organizations, journalists, and civil society actors working to support free and independent media worldwide.

Findings from this survey will contribute to a forthcoming public report with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, helping donors and policymakers identify ways to better support the independent media sector in the future.

Participation is voluntary, and all responses will be kept strictly confidential.

Objectives

• Examine the effects of reduced U.S. development aid on independent media ecosystems.
• Identify challenges faced by local media organizations following funding changes.
• Explore strategies media actors have used to sustain operations and editorial independence.
• Inform donor and policymaker approaches to future media development support.
• Ensure diverse regional perspectives on the evolving funding landscape.

Who Can Participate

• Media outlets, journalists, and bloggers.
• Civil society organisations active in the media sector.
• Local implementing partners previously engaged in media support projects.

You can complete the survey in the following languages:

• English 
• Français
• Español
• Українська
• Русский
• العربية