Humanitarian Journalism

GFMD IMPACT analysis of related projects and initiatives - The Humanitarian journalism research project. (Last updated by Tom Law - March 1, 2021)

Research overview

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Humanitarian journalism

• Website: http://humanitarian-journalism.net/

Project design

Goals & aims

This research project analyses humanitarian journalism at this important juncture. It draws on more than 150 interviews with humanitarian journalists, newsroom observations, extensive analysis of news content, and surveys of audiences. Using this data, we aim to paint a picture of the daily lives of humanitarian journalists and the political, economic and cultural forces that shape their work.

Governance structure

This project is primarily a collaboration between Dr Mel Bunce (City, University of London), Dr Martin Scott (University of East Anglia) and Dr Kate Wright (Edinburgh University). All three researchers have published numerous academic and non-academic outputs about journalism and international affairs. More details about each researcher can be found below.

Target audience

Researchers, academics, media development practitioners, donors and foundation.

Geographic focus

Global south

Languages

• English

Thematic focus

http://humanitarian-journalism.net/foundation-funded-journalism/humanitarian-journalism.net

As part of the Humanitarian Journalism research project we have been investigating the significance of foundation funding for international journalism and the ethical and political issues associated with it.

Relevant publications

humanitarian-journalism.net/category/publication/

Main activities

The Humanitarian Journalism research project is investigating how the news media report on humanitarian crises, what shapes their coverage and what influence it has.

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