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Gerald Nagler, MDIF’s Board Member Emeritus, prominent human rights activist, founder of Civil Rights Defenders and Secretary General of the International Helsinki Federation, passed away on July 23, 2022, aged…

Media Development Investment Fund has published its Portfolio Review 2021, where we look back on our media development and impact investing work that supported independent media in 2021. The annual…

Following the call for program applications and the appointment of a Nigerian team to lead MDIF’s Nigeria Media Innovation Program (NAMIP), MDIF’s Board has appointed a NAMIP Advisory Committee.

By Tosca Santoso Thanks to social media platforms, media are succeeding in increasing their audiences. Revenue sources are another matter. Around 10 people surrounded the open grave. They were…

As the war grinds on, independent media in Ukrainian-held territory continue to provide vital news and information to audiences. However, those in regions that have been occupied by Russian invaders…

Independent digital news outlet Rappler was ordered to close by the Philippines’ Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on 28 June, two days before President Rodrigo Duterte was due to leave…

United Media, the leading media company in Southeast Europe, has become the majority owner of the media house Vijesti in Montenegro. Following the approval of the relevant regulatory…

Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF) has appointed a Nigerian team to lead the Nigeria Media Innovation Program (NAMIP). Nigeria Media Innovation Program (NAMIP) is a 3-year initiative aimed at…

The victory of Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. in this month’s Philippines’ presidential election wasn’t only a victory for the son of the former dictator, it was also a victory for…