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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?
Why communication needs to be at the heart of humanitarian response
It has taken the aid community a long time to recognise the importance of listening to those affected by emergencies and providing them with reliable information, says our senior humanitarian trainer.
Time to unite in support of independent media
With the second Summit for Democracy held on 29-30 March 2023, and World Press Freedom Day marking its 30th anniversary, our head of policy, James Deane, examines the backdrop and the challenges for media
"You runaway": the challenges of research in South Sudan
Writing from Juba, Research Manager Trish Doherty explains the importance of conducting research in a conflict-affected country like South Sudan – despite the very real risks for both researchers and the people they speak to.
The case for adaptive programming
India Country Priyanka Dutt discusses Majboor Kisko Bola! (Who are you calling helpless?), a project to prevent bonded labour, and what it taught her about her adaptive programming.
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Nishant Lalwani and James Deane
Luminate Managing Director and BBC Media Action Head of Policy
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Saving journalism will require money, organisation - and legitimacy
The theme of this year’s World Press Freedom Conference was “Journalism without fear or favour.” However, the grim reality of the COVID-19 crisis means that many countries around the world may be facing a future with no independent journalism at all. An international Fund may provide a solution.
