Investigative journalism
Articles about the effectiveness of donor and foundation-supported investigative journalism.
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Articles about the effectiveness of donor and foundation-supported investigative journalism.
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In Tunisia, where the first protests of the Arab Spring took place, a start-up with a focus on investigative journalism and narrative storytelling is attempting to exploit the country’s relative media freedom to win over readers.
Alqatiba, which means “The Battalion,” is a multilingual, interactive digital magazine. It was founded in 2020 by Walid Mejri, the current director and a veteran journalist, who saw a space for an outlet with an independent voice in the region. In just its first year, the site attracted more than six million views and won six local, regional, and international awards, he says.
"Investigative journalism is critical in developing countries, where maladministration and corruption are commonplace. But, as panelists at a recent discussion on investigative journalism in Ethiopia shared, this is still a developing practice in these countries and skill levels are working to catch up with needs. Journalist Maya Misikir takes a hard look at the current state of investigative journalism in her country."
ICIJ’s massive cross-border investigation remains an influence — and a catchphrase — in politics, business, academia and pop culture, half a decade on.
"This report is designed to give funders a succint and accessible introduction to the practice of funding investigative journalism around the world, via major contemporary debates, trends and challenges in the field."
"A new DW Akademie publications showcase nine media outlets from across the globe spearheading investigative reporting. They prove investigative journalism can mean business, even under the most difficult circumstances."
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