Global Media Finances Map is a project of the Media and Journalism Research Center, a research institute that specializes in carrying out media research globally. This website features the most complete state media database ever built. Collection of data for the State Media Database has been carried out since 2004 under the supervision of Marius…
A research project charting the interplay among media, political parties and the private sector in a highly charged electoral year Project description The symbiotic relationship between media and elections has been a recurring theme in political communication research. The media plays a crucial role in democratic societies. It not only provides information critical to the…
MJRC Financial Support Program for Independent Media The Media and Journalism Research Center embarked on a new activity in 2020: funding of independent media outlets and journalistic projects in media environments with a high level of capture. The center designed a research project anchored in a sub-granting program, whereby philanthropic organizations contribute funds that are…
The EU has been investing billions of euros into media-related projects through several funds and programs, with the goal of improving the quality of journalism and the resilience of the media sector. But what is the impact of these funds on the quality of journalism we get today? How many of its research projects have…
Lebanon is currently facing an unprecedented multiple crisis at political, social and economic levels. Substantial reforms are a main precondition of any recovery. During this period of uncertainty and transition, independent and trustworthy media is more important than ever to enable Lebanese people to hold those in power accountable. Independent media and free access to information play…
As the Covid-19 infodemic has shown, business models in the global media and information space are not conducive to independent, fact-based journalism, but rather encourage the spread of misinformation, disinformation and propaganda. At the same time, economic and technological pressures, coupled with a growing tendency of government control of the media through use of public…