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Shoring up Bangladesh’s ‘fourth pillar’: Examining journalists’ rights and responsibilities in Bangladesh
Bangladesh ranks 163rd in the world in the Press Freedom Index and journalists face difficult working conditions, with poor pay and little job security. In this series of three articles, we examine recent findings on working conditions, and hear directly from local journalists.
Examining awareness of disability in Nigeria
An estimated 15% of the global population live with some form of disability - including invisible impairments such as anxiety or chronic illnesses. But the lack of data around people with invisible disability makes it hard to foster understanding and overcome barriers.
The case for communication: COVID-19 in Cox’s Bazar
BBC Media Action has been working tirelessly through its Common Service project to support Rohingya and nearby Bangladeshi communities in Cox’s Bazar through the pandemic. Our Bangladesh Head of Research Arif Al Mamun reflects on what we have learned.
Understanding media audiences in Georgia
Thirty years after declaring independence from the Soviet Union, Georgia is becoming increasingly cosmopolitan, with a highly connected young population and a robust media scene. But where do Georgia’s people turn to find reliable information – and how can truly independent media find financial ...
5 steps to enable health workers to better meet the needs of hard-to-reach communities
As World Health Day approaches, and as we look towards the first-ever UN High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage later this year, we’re sharing insights from BBC Media Action’s work to help health workers and communities work better together to build a healthier world.
An independent Nepali media has never been more needed
Nepal’s media has played a pivotal role in the country’s democratic transition but how successful has it been at fighting corruption and boosting accountability?
Community engagement and sexuality education in conservative contexts: the case of Pakistan
How can community engagement be used to promote young people’s sexual and reproductive health in conservative countries? Two education programmes in Pakistan offer some answers.
Are there alternatives to counter-propaganda in an information age?
Looking at information responses to extremism, James Deane and Will Taylor reflect on the challenges for media development organisations and call for an evidence-based debate that accommodates different approaches.
World Radio Day: still relevant in a digital age
To mark World Radio Day, Melanie Archer reviews how radio can be a force for inclusion in a changing world, although it is vulnerable to getting co-opted for ideological purposes.
Designing for inclusion: From invisible to #Invaluables
Bengaluru, India’s Silicon Valley, generates 5,757 metric tonnes of solid waste per day, much of it recycled by informal waste pickers. Our Pathway to Respect, Identity, Dignity and Empowerment (PRIDE) project aims to connect them with the community for greater respect and dignity.
The art of designing surveys about social norms: insights from Ethiopia
What are the challenges in researching social norms with surveys and how do you overcome them? Hilina Assefa and Lois Aspinall offer some solutions, drawing on five responses commonly heard in the field in Ethiopia.
Seven lessons from scaling up mHealth in India
We take a deeper dive into what we learned from Kilkari, Mobile Academy and Mobile Kunji– our mobile health communication projects for frontline healthcare workers and families in India - following on from our exciting series in BMJ Global Health.
How poo became one of our biggest creative challenges yet
How many of us ever think about what happens after we flush? Yet with 60% of urban India not connected to modern sewage systems, it is a pressing health issue. As we launch our latest in the Navrangi TV series, we look at the thinking behind this revolutionary drama.
Governance and Accountability: What role for media?
A hub for content relating to our 'Governance and Accountability' event, including a film recording and links to blogs, reports and a Storify.
