This paper is a structured collection of arguments and approaches to advance public interest journalism.
Policymakers, media and tech companies rarely sit at the same table. But if they do, common ground is possible.
AI systems scrape recordings from Indigenous communities across the web without speakers' consent or attribution.
We gather data and insights to create strategies for resilient information ecosystems and freedom of expression.
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DW Akademie's Media Development Think Tank: Join us for live events and webinars!
This international event series gathered journalism, tech, and media experts worldwide, closing with a Berlin conference on the future of journalism in the age of AI.
The State of Media Development Report 2026 focuses on three themes: Funding, local ownership and adaptation.
How Ethiopian journalists confront AI misinformation amidst conflict, threats and lack of resources
New study delivers clear evidence of journalism’s societal, economic and democratic impact.
How can journalism survive in a world where Big Tech dictates the rules? Practical lessons from Latin America.
AI is reshaping Africa. A new study spots the gaps in Kenyan and South African coverage, and charts a path forward.
Who shapes AI discourse globally and in Africa’s digital spaces and what do these narratives mean for Africa’s AI future
The report by DW Akademie's think tank DW Freedom takes a thorough look at the global media development sector.
The online course explores how datasets shape algorithmic systems, revealing embedded biases and power structures.
Public interest media face repression, censorship, and economic fragility. This dossier calls for fair regulation of Big Tech to support and pay content creators
A thorough analysis of the latest developments in the field of AI and their impact on information ecosystems
In polarized environments, media are called upon to bring people back together. "Let's talk about Dialogue" provides inspiration for aspiring facilitators of dialogue.
A closer look at freedom of expression, digital transformation and media development.
A selection of DW Akademie’s tools and guides.
An overview of all insights and analysis pieces on freedom of expression, digital technology, and the media
The Media Freedom Navigator provides an overview of various media freedom indices.
