Reflections on a four-year support program for independent journalism in countries faced with media capture In 2021, the Media and Journalism Research Center (MJRC) launched a program to aid independent media organizations in heavily controlled environments, where media outlets are either directly controlled by the government or by individuals with vested interests seeking political influence…
We are pleased to announce our new collaboration with the Brussels-based Philanthropy Europe Association (Philea) in producing the Journalism Funders Forum newsletter. This one-of-a-kind information resource aims to provide the latest insights in journalism funding in Europe. Published every two months, the newsletter targets media, philanthropic organizations, investors, civil society groups and tech leaders. Journalism…
Today, the Media and Journalism Research Center has launched its new strategy, covering the period 2023-2025. The center is planning in the next three years to focus on fighting media capture and declining trust in journalism wherever this work is needed. “Our belief is that the best way to support journalism today is by studying…
A study written by our Director Marius Dragomir was used to develop the investment strategy of a newly launched fund aimed at combating media capture and supporting plurality of news sources across Europe. CMDS Director Marius Dragomir’s 2019 study Media Capture in Europe, published by the Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF), played an important role in the creation of Pluralis, a new fund…