With digital advertising failing to provide the revenues many media companies need to sustain their news operations, outlets around the world are looking for additional or alternative sources of income…
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MDIF-supported media produce journalism with real-world impact
One hundred percent of MDIF clients asserted that last year their reporting on at least one of the topics MDIF gathers data on—corruption, accountability, social issues and elections—created impact that…
Radio Daljir managing director arrested in Puntland
Ahmed Sheikh Mohamed, the former Managing Director of independent station Radio Daljir, was arrested by security forces in the town of Garowe in the semi-autonomous northern Somalian province of Puntland…
Jim Egan, CEO of BBC Global News, joins MDIF Board of Directors
Jim Egan, Chief Executive Officer of BBC Global News, has joined the Board of Directors of Media Development Investment Fund in a non-executive capacity. As CEO of the BBC’s international…
MDIF clients win awards in recognition of the quality and importance of their reporting
MDIF clients and their staff continue to uphold high journalistic standards, producing pioneering news reports and innovations that make an impact on their countries or regions. Since the beginning of…
Matthew Buckland, digital pioneer and MDIF Entrepreneur-in-Residence, passes away
It is with great sadness that we report the passing away of Matthew Buckland, our Entrepreneur-in-Residence, after battling illness. Professionally, Matt was a genuine pioneer in digital media in South…
Bernard Poulet steps down as MDIF Board Chair, Sheila Coronel steps up
After 10 years as Chair of MDIF’s Board of Directors, Bernard Poulet stepped down at a Board meeting today. He was replaced by the Vice-Chair, Sheila Coronel. MDIF is…
Independent media leaders gather in Warsaw for Media Forum 2019
178 MDIF clients, investors, staff and Board members from 46 countries attended the Media Forum 2019 in Warsaw, Poland. The Media Forum provides a space for independent media practitioners to…
SFS Ventures acquires a controlling interest in Polish radio company Eurozet
Prague, February 20, 2019: SFS Ventures s.r.o. today announced that it has acquired 60% of the share capital of Polish radio company Eurozet sp. z o.o. from Czech Media Invest.