Transparency of media ownership - Datasets

In 2013, AccessInfo mapped the existing regulations concerning transparency of media ownership in 20 countries: an exhaustive database summarizes the main findings

Wiki4MediaFreedom explained in 10 points - Article

On November 21st, OBC Transeuropa organises in Belgrade a writing marathon of Wikipedia entries on press freedom. The initiative is part of a larger project – here it is, in 10 points

MAVISE Database on TV and on-demand audiovisual services in Europe - Datasets

MAVISE is the database of audiovisual services available in Europe, maintained by the European Audiovisual Observatory

Wikipedia 'edit-a-thon' seeks to boost contents on media freedom and pluralism - Article

An edit-a-thon will take place in Belgrade on November 21st 2016 to boost the availability of accurate knowledge on media freedom in the largest open encyclopedia worldwide

Pavel Sheremet: Keeping his memory alive - Article

Following the killing of the Belarus journalist Pavel Sheremet, OBC contributed to improve and translate his biographical page on Wikipedia

Hosting a Wikipedian in Residence - Article

Building on a previous Wiki GLAM initiative, Wiki4MediaFreedom aims at boosting the availability of accurate knowledge on media freedom and pluralism in Europe on Wikipedia, resulting in open-access, freely reusable quality contents for the wider public in multiple languages.

Wiki4MediaFreedom editorial effort has focussed on media landscapes and media freedom-related issues in the Visegrád countries and the 3 Baltic States, as well as in South-east Europe, the Eastern Partnership countries and Turkey. Four key aspects have received particular attention: transparency of media ownership; media concentration; access to public information; censorship and self-censorship, with a set of country entries developed for each of them.

People who are willing to contribute, learn and help disseminate in languages other than English relevant information on these topics are very welcome to join!