Journalism Support14. January 2022Trust initiatives as the future of news media sustainabilityThe growing recognition of journalism’s fundamental role in ensuring accountability and transparency in all areas of society and that journalism’s…
Bottom Line21. December 2021Bottom Line: Funding Opportunities in AsiaCheck out the latest issue of our Bottom Line newsletter which features tips and tools on the application process, where…
MediaDev Insider15. December 2021Recommendations for the democracy summit and GFMD’s new membersOur recommendations to last week’s Summit for Democracy on the principles for effective media development
Digital Policy14. December 2021Digital Services Act – a Blueprint for New Digital RegulationThe Global Forum for Media Development along with many other organisations and experts is advocating to make sure that the…
GFMD news14. December 2021Seven organisations join GFMD in 2021What a year! Despite the huge challenges facing our sector, as 2021 draws to a close, we wanted to reflect…
Journalism Support9. December 2021Why do we need principles for effective media assistance?The crisis in independent media now jeopardizes progress in virtually every aspect of human development. A well-functioning independent media system…
Digital Policy1. December 2021How do you solve a problem like Facebook?Facebook has been repeatedly criticized for its role in propagating false claims, conspiracy theories and allowing spreading dangerous misinformation, especially…
MediaDev Insider30. November 2021Why we need to renew the principles for effective media developmentHow to get involved in our latest policy and advocacy initiatives, including a webinar on developing principles for effective media…
Bottom Line23. November 2021Bottom Line: Funding Opportunities in AfricaCheck out the latest issue of our Bottom Line newsletter which features competitive tenders and subgranting mechanisms, donor profiles related…
Journalism Support19. November 2021GFMD welcomes UNESCO’s adoption of Windhoek+30 Declaration on Information as a Public GoodGlobal Forum for Media Development (GFMD) warmly welcomes UNESCO’s adoption of the Windhoek+30 Declaration on Information as a Public Good…
GFMD news9. November 2021Namibia promotes ‘information as a public good’The Namibia Media Trust (NMT) welcomes the resolution proposed by our government to the 41st session of the United Nations…
Digital Policy3. November 2021Media freedom and digital advertising markets“There will never be an election again in which trolling, hacking, and extreme far-right politics do not play a role,”…
Journalism Support2. November 2021UNESCO sounds the alarm on persistently high impunity rate for journalist killersNew statistics show in the past five years, UNESCO recorded 400 killings of journalists worldwide. The Organization has recorded an…
GFMD news2. November 2021Killing a journalist won’t kill the storyToday is international day to end impunity for crimes against journalists. As the publisher at OCCRP, crimes against journalists are…
Journalism Support2. November 2021Stalking the messenger: Ending impunity for illegal surveillanceWe know that the issues around digital surveillance are complicated. The tech side of the tools used and the means…