The #HoldTheLine Coalition demands the Philippines authorities drop a barrage of bogus tax and foreign ownership cases against internationally celebrated journalist Maria Ressa and Rappler – the news…
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Malaysiakini awaits decision in unprecedented criminal prosecution
On 13 January Malaysia’s Federal Court reserved judgment after hearing arguments in an unprecedented contempt of court case against online news portal Malaysiakini.com and its Editor-in-Chief Steven Gan for readers…
Media turn to engagement and creativity to confront COVID crisis
The impact of COVID-19 on the media industry has been sudden and dramatic. Most obviously, revenues have plummeted while audiences – at least temporarily – surged. The effect in the…
Jim Egan, CEO of BBC Global News, joins MDIF as Chief Investment Officer
New York, June 23, 2020: Media Development Investment Fund today announced the appointment of Jim Egan as Chief Investment Officer. MDIF, a New York-based not-for-profit investment fund, invests in…
MDIF condemns conviction of Maria Ressa
New York, June 15, 2020: Media Development Investment Fund today condemned the conviction of Maria Ressa, CEO and Executive Editor of independent news website Rappler.com, as an “outrageous abuse of…
Media expose injustice and corruption through pandemic
Independent media are playing a vital role in the fight against COVID-19. Not only are they providing people with reliable news and information, but also sparking action against injustices and…
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How to minimize the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on your media business: available in 9 languages
MDIF’s recommendations to media businesses on steps they can take to limit losses and give direction to their business decisions during the COVID-19 crisis are now available in 9 languages.
How to minimize the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on your media business
The threat posed to media businesses globally by the coronavirus is existential. From the health dangers facing journalists covering events to the decimation of the events industry and the…