|
|
|
|
|
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has officially adopted the Development Cooperation Principles on Relevant and Effective Support to Media and the Information Environment.
The adoption by the OECD’s Development Assistance Committee (DAC) at a meeting on March 22 in Paris follows the Principles’ approval by the DAC’s Network on Governance earlier this month.
The Principles are the culmination of over two years of advocacy led by the Global Forum for Media Development (GFMD) and the Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA) in cooperation with the DAC secretariat and representatives from the United Kingdom, Sweden, Switzerland, the United States, France, and others.
This advocacy effort was made possible by our community – implementing organisations, civil society representatives, and media development experts – actively engaging in numerous consultations with bilateral donor agencies, intergovernmental organisations and other policymakers and funders.
|
|
|
The Principles seek to reinvigorate international support for media and the information environment in the face of this crisis, uniting the vital role of media and journalism in development and democracy, emerging initiatives to improve innovation and coordination, and growing understanding of aid and development effectiveness and the impact of assistance.
The six Principles aspire to encourage development cooperation providers to improve the relevance and effectiveness of their support to preserve, protect, and promote public interest media and information integrity in the following ways:
|
|
|
Next steps
GFMD and CIMA will continue to work with the DAC and other stakeholders to advance the implementation of the Principles at the international, national, and local levels. This includes:
|
|
HOW CAN YOU CONTRIBUTE?
Subscribe to GFMD’s email lists. This is where we coordinate learning, policy and advocacy activities among our members and partners.
|
|
|
On March 13, 2024, The European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) was adopted by the European Parliament, with an overwhelming majority, receiving 464 votes in favour, 92 against, and 65 abstentions.
The working group on EMFA has launched a joint letter calling for the effective implementation of the European Media Freedom Act. While the EMFA is setting a crucial baseline, the 21 organisations signing the letter call for further action from Member States, regulatory bodies and the Commission, urging them to strengthen safeguards for journalists’ rights and media pluralism beyond minimum standards and to collaborate closely with media and civil society stakeholders for the EMFA’s effective implementation. Undersigned organisations stand ready to support this effort to ensure a resilient press landscape across the EU.
In light of the recent EMFA adoption, it's worth reflecting on the journey that led to its creation and considering what are the next steps.
|
|
|
|
✍ United Nations Advocacy and Policy Group Mailing List: Based on the outcomes of our GFMD Policy Meeting on March 15, a mailing list has been created to provide a space for GFMD members and partners to share information about the Summit for the Future, the Pact for the Future, and the 2024 UN Civil Society Conference in Nairobi, Kenya, as well as other UN-related processes.
More context: Access meeting notes and the presentation slides from the policy meeting.
How to engage: If you would like to subscribe to the mailing list, please send an email to UN+subscribe@gfmd.groups.io
|
|
|
📅 2024 UN Civil Society Conference: The conference will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, on May 9-10 and focus on the Summit of the Future, a high-level event that aims to accelerate the efforts of UN member states to meet existing international commitments, such as the Sustainable Development Goals, and take concrete steps to respond to emerging challenges and opportunities.
More context: Participation is open to representatives of civil society organizations associated with the Department of Global Communications and/or in consultative status with ECOSOC.
How to engage: To learn more about the registration process, please visit this page.
|
|
|
📅 GFMD Regional Meeting for members and partners in the wider European region: GFMD invites members and partners across the wider European region to the upcoming GFMD Regional Meeting on May 24, 2024, in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
More context: This meeting will follow the conclusion of the IPI World Congress and Media Innovation Festival in Sarajevo from May 22nd to May 24th, 2024. Learn more here.
How to engage: If you are interested in attending the Sarajevo regional meeting, please subscribe to our Europe mailing list and keep an eye out for updates.
|
|
|
📅 GFMD Regional Meeting for members and partners in the Latin America and Caribbean region: GFMD invites members and partners across the Latin America and Caribbean region to its upcoming LATAM regional meeting on May 4, 2024, in Santiago, Chile.
More context: This event is co-hosted by UNESCO and MFC and will be taking place as an official side event at UNESCO’s World Press Freedom Day Conference in Santiago, Chile. Learn more here.
How to engage: Once you have registered for the UNESCO conference, please complete the GFMD regional meeting registration form by clicking here.
|
|
|
💡For more engagement opportunities, please visit this page.
|
|
|
EFJ Manifesto for 2024 EU elections: Stand up for journalism as a public good (March 2024). With the motto “Stand up for journalism as a public good”, the EFJ and its affiliates aim to raise awareness about the need for a strong European Union, committed to working for trade union and human rights, the rule of law, media freedom and media pluralism.
How AI-generated disinformation might impact this year’s elections and how journalists should report on it (March 2024). From satire to robocalls, generative AI is entering politics in a crucial year. In this Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism article, four experts reflect on its possible consequences and on how to cover it.
News Deserts in Ukraine (March 2024). In this study, the Media Development Foundation mapped out localities across part of Ukraine to identify news deserts - places where communities aren't receiving enough information about the issues that directly impact their lives.
Measuring Journalism’s Impact — What We Know Now That We Didn’t Before (March 2024). In this GIJN article, Anya Schiffrin and Dylan Groves propose a multi-faceted metric that future researchers, journalists and news agencies will be able to use when analysing media impact.
The Risks of Internet Regulation: How Well-Intentioned Efforts Could Jeopardize Free Speech (March 2024). In this Foreign Affairs article, David Kaye delves into the complexities surrounding the regulation of the Internet, emphasizing the potential risks associated with heavy-handed governmental intervention.
|
|
|
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW?
Our HELP DESK uses a network of experts and resources brought together by the GFMD IMPACT team to respond in a timely fashion to requests from donors, media development and journalism support practitioners and policymakers. Email helpdesk-impact@gfmd.info for more information and to submit a request.
ABOUT GFMD IMPACT
GFMD's International Media Policy and Advisory Centre enables informed, evidence-based decisions about media development and journalism support strategies, programming, funding, and advocacy. Learn more about GFMD IMPACT
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
