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Independent Media at a Crossroads: Surviving Donor Dependency

Independent Media at a Crossroads: Surviving Donor Dependency

Journalism Funders Forum
24 Mar 2025
Donor dependency, wherein media outlets rely heavily on external grants, has become a major challenge for independent media. While…
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Vanishing Lifeline: What Freezing USAID Funds Means for Journalism in Europe

Vanishing Lifeline: What Freezing USAID Funds Means for Journalism in Europe

Journalism Funders Forum
27 Feb 2025
The sudden freeze on USAID funding has sent shockwaves through independent newsrooms across Europe. With grants halted and uncertainty…
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Five Developments That Will Influence Media Freedom the Most in 2025

Five Developments That Will Influence Media Freedom the Most in 2025

Journalism Funders Forum
22 Jan 2025
Media freedom in 2025 will be influenced by a combination of political, economic, technological, and regulatory factors. Key developments…
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Taktak Project: Promoting Flexible, Transparent Donations to Journalists

Taktak Project: Promoting Flexible, Transparent Donations to Journalists

Journalism Funders Forum
20 Nov 2024
In March 2024, a consortium of seven media organisations and a media-focused technology provider launched the Taktak project, with…
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