Media, Conflict and Democratisation (MeCoDEM) - Stakeholders

The project ‘Media, Conflict and Democratisation ’ investigates the role of traditional media and ICTs in conflicts that accompany and follow transitions from authoritarian rule to more democratic forms of government.

The project si funded by the European Union’s Seventh Framework Programme until 2017, and it is coordinated by the School of Media and Communication at the University of Leeds.

The project will investigate the interplay between media and democratisation conflicts in four countries: Serbia, Egypt, Kenya and South Africa.

EJN 5 point Guide for Migration Reporting Friday 07 October 2016 - Infographic

Transparency of media ownership in Romania - Wikipedia Item

The new Wikipedia article "Transparency of media ownership in Romania " has been created in October 2016. The article is part of the series on "Transparency of media ownership in Europe " and will be followed by other country-specific items.

European Law Students' Association (ELSA) - Stakeholders

ELSA is an independent organisation run by and for students in the field of European Law. ELSA has 43 Member and Observer countries with more than 300 Local Groups and 42,000 students. 

In 2015, ELSA set up an International Legal Research Group on Freedom of Expression and Protection of Journalistic Sources which conducted an investigation across 28 different countries to assess safeguards and challenges to confidentiality of journalistic sources.

Concentration of Media Ownership in Ireland - Reports

A new study on Irish media pluralism (commissioned by MEP Lynn Boylan), presented at the ECPMF Conference 2016, stresses that Ireland has one of the most concentrated media markets in Europe.

Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights' report on Croatia - Reports

Council of Europe Commissione for Human Rights raises concern about weak protection of journalists’ rights and working conditions and the independence of public service media in Croatia

The Prism Project - Stakeholders

The Prism project aims at developing effective strategies and practices for promoting a better use of language and contrast hate speech, in order to promote a culture of respect.

Implemented in five partner countries (Italy, France, Spain, Romania and UK), the project is based on an interdisciplinary strategy. It combines research, best practices and training activities addressed to law enforcement officers, lawyers, journalists, bloggers, social networks’ administrators, young people, teachers and youth workers.

Grants fund investigative journalism - Opportunities

Journalists from Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova can apply for grants for investigative journalism projects

Strategic cybersecurity policy development in Southeast Europe - Opportunities

The Centre for Security, Development and Rule of Law and DiploFundation co-organise the conference “Strategic cybersecurity policy development in Southeast Europe” in Belgrade from 29 November to 1 December 2016

Media development and Countering Violent Extremism - Reports

How does the agenda on "Countering violent extremism" interact with the field of media development? A CIMA report provides an introduction to the debate between these two fields of action