Tagged with: Accountability
Posts (7)
Media 'extinction' and the gaping hole in anti-corruption efforts
James Deane
Head of Policy
It is time anti-corruption efforts factored in the crisis confronting independent media around the world, argues our Head of Policy James Deane.
Media’s existential crisis and the consequences for peace
James Deane
Head of Policy
Independent media are vital to peaceful and effective development - but their role is endangered with consequences for good governance and democracy. A coordinated international response is needed, such as a proposal for an International Fund for Public-Interest Media.
Media freedom and rethinking support to independent media
Caroline Sugg
Director of Strategy and Partnerships
As the world marks World Press Freedom Day on 3rd May, Caroline Sugg (Director of Strategy and Partnerships) talks about the crisis facing public interest media, what BBC Media Action has done to strengthen media in fragile and developing countries, and what needs to change when it comes to prot...
A future agenda for media assistance?
James Deane
Head of Policy
James Deane argues that our fragmented media means we need strong institutions that produce journalism in the public interest and that information networks alone to deliver this.
DFID's "transparency revolution" is welcome - but supporting independent media is urgent and challenging
James Deane
Head of Policy
James Deane argues that efforts to increase transparency and strengthen accountability will only succeed if independent media is given the support it needs to flourish and hold power to account.
Six steps towards a more open media
James Deane
Head of Policy
On International Day of Democracy, James Deane sets out six ways in which a revival of public interest media could help improve accountability and foster transparency.
What’s the best way of improving accountability in Sierra Leone?
George Ferguson
Country Director, BBC Media Action Sierra Leone
George Ferguson, one of our Country Directors, discusses different types of accountability and which one works best in Sierra Leone.
