From insight to policy: Coordinating research for journalism support (Aug.2025)

Date: Wednesday, 27 August Time: 15:00–16:30 CET Location: Zoom – register here

Objectives

In light of the withdrawal of US funding and significant cuts to official development assistance (ODA) for media development and journalism support, our community has had to redouble its efforts to promote journalism and media as integral to the public interest.

We need to make the case for media support by:

• generating data and evidence through research

• shaping this into compelling narratives, policy positions, and recommendations

• supporting journalism and media as essential to democracy and epistemic security

Draft agenda

Time (CEST)	Item	Minutes
15:00 – 15:10	Welcome and introduction	10
15:10 – 15:40	Research overview – round robin • Who is doing what? Research descriptions and scope • Which policy processes does it contribute to? • Available funding resources for research	30
15:40 – 16:10	Policy and advocacy processes – regional and national • Current policy and advocacy initiatives • Journalism emergency processes requiring evidence and data support • Identifying gaps	30
16:10 – 16:30	Way forward and potential collaborations • Key takeaways • Next steps and conclusions	20

Research mapping spreadsheet

Please use this spreadsheet to add details, including:

• your research theme

• geographic focus (global, regional, or country-specific)

• the policy process it aims to inform

• any other relevant information

This will help us coordinate efforts and identify overlaps and gaps in planned research.

Please feel free to share any comments or suggestions in advance. Access to the spreadsheet is granted on request.