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MDIF clients win awards in recognition of the quality and importance of their reporting

17 June 2019

MDIF clients and their staff continue to uphold high journalistic standards, producing pioneering news reports and innovations that make an …

Media capture report sparks exchange with Hungarian government

12 June 2019

MDIF CEO Harlan Mandel penned an op-ed for the EUObserver, a Brussels-based news site, to draw attention to problem of …

Convergence case study examines MDIF model of impact investment

30 May 2019

Convergence, the global network for blended finance, has published a case study on Media Development Investment Fund. The case study …

MDIF publishes report on media capture in Europe

22 May 2019

MDIF has published a major report that examines the extent of media capture in Europe and how it is undermining …

CRF publishes a guide to using WhatsApp for radio

26 April 2019

The Children’s Radio Foundation (CRF) in South Africa has published a users’ guide to using WhatsApp for radio. The guide …

Matthew Buckland, digital pioneer and MDIF Entrepreneur-in-Residence, passes away

23 April 2019

It is with great sadness that we report the passing away of Matthew Buckland, our Entrepreneur-in-Residence, after battling illness. Professionally, …

Bernard Poulet steps down as MDIF Board Chair, Sheila Coronel steps up

14 April 2019

After 10 years as Chair of MDIF’s Board of Directors, Bernard Poulet stepped down at a Board meeting today. He …

Independent media leaders gather in Warsaw for Media Forum 2019

11 April 2019

178 MDIF clients, investors, staff and Board members from 46 countries attended the Media Forum 2019 in Warsaw, Poland. The …

SFS Ventures acquires a controlling interest in Polish radio company Eurozet

20 February 2019

Prague, February 20, 2019: SFS Ventures s.r.o. today announced that it has acquired 60% of the share capital of Polish …