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Articles about the effectiveness of donor and foundation-supported investigative journalism.

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Alqatiba: Tunisian Digital Magazine Hopes to Shake Up Journalism in the Region (September 14, 2022)

Global Investigative Journalism Network - AHMAD HAMDO

Alqatiba: Tunisian Digital Magazine Hopes to Shake Up Journalism in the RegionGlobal Investigative Journalism Network

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.

State of investigative journalism in Ethiopia (October 28, 2021)

International Media Support- MAYA MISIKIR

State of investigative journalism in Ethiopia | IMSIMS

"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."

Five years later, Panama Papers still having a big impact (2021)

International Centre for Investigative Journalism - WILL FITZGIBBON & MICHAEL HUDSON

Five years later, Panama Papers still having a big impact - ICIJInternational Consortium of Investigative Journalists

ICIJ’s massive cross-border investigation remains an influence — and a catchphrase — in politics, business, academia and pop culture, half a decade on.

How to fund investigative journalism (Sept. 24, 2020)

DW Akademie

"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."

After the Scoop – how investigative journalism affects media (Sept. 23, 2019)

DW Akademie- PETRA ALDENRATH, NADINE JURRAT, ATTILA MONG

"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."

Tallying Panama Papers Impact, One Change At A Time (2019)

International Center for Investigative Journalism - BEN HALLAM

Tallying Panama Papers Impact, One Change At A Time - ICIJInternational Consortium of Investigative Journalists

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