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Despite the increasingly alarming attacks on the media and press freedom worldwide, great journalism still abounds. From digital startups to multi-platform broadcasters, a number of MDIF clients have been presented…

Guatemala’s leading investigative daily elPeriódico is facing a new round of pressure for its critical reporting. New legal actions against its founder and director, José Rubén Zamora, and…

Malaysia woke to a new dawn of democracy on May 10, 2018. For the first time since independence 61 years ago, the Prime Minister was not a member of the…

Presidential candidates, mayors, political activists and public managers are participating in the Colab Gov Summit, a 100% free online event, from May 22-24. This year, Brazilians will vote for new…

New York and Graz, May 9, 2018: Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF) and Styria Media International strongly condemn the shooting of Vijesti journalist Olivera Lakic and urge the authorities to…

Every year, 3 May is celebrated worldwide as World Press Freedom Day, a day set aside by the United Nations to raise awareness about the importance of the fundamental principles…

New York, April 13, 2018: Media Development Investment Fund is alarmed and appalled at remarks by Milo Djukanovic, President of the Democratic Party of Socialists, labelling independent media and certain…

Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF) today announced final close of MDIF Media Finance I, a $6-million impact fund investing in independent news media in select emerging and frontier markets. “We…

MDIF’s CEO Harlan Mandel appeared on WAN-IFRA‘s new media freedom podcast, The Back Story. The episode, entitled ‘Show me the money – Censorship and financial independence’. also featured Fatemah…