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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…

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…

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.

Podcast production company Volume and MDIF’s South Africa Media Innovation Program (SAMIP) are embarking on a joint project to tell the stories of South Africa’s media workers during…

As the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak tightens its grip on the world, the media industry has stepped up to provide up-to-the minute reporting on the spread of the virus and its…

MDIF has been included in the ImpactAssets 50 2020 (IA 50), a publicly available, online database for impact investors, family offices, financial advisors and institutional investors. The IA 50,…

MDIF has invested in Josh Talks, a social tech startup based in Gurugram, India. Founded in 2015 by Supriya Paul and Shobhit Banga, Josh Talks unlocks human potential by…

Hostility towards independent media in Montenegro is growing once again, with the Vijesti daily and web portal being subjected to cyberattacks, abuse by government-aligned media and other intimidation. Since President…

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…