Media Reform amid Political Upheaval: Lessons from Burma, Ethiopia, Sudan, Tunisia, and Ukraine
By examining past and current political openings—Burma, Ethiopia, Sudan, Tunisia, and Ukraine—this report explores how media sector advocates advance a…
Theme: Democracy
Pathways to Media Reform in Sub‑Saharan Africa: Reflections from a Regional Consultation
This report lays out a vision for how the continuing struggle for vibrant, independent, and plural media systems in the…
International Media Development: Historical Perspectives and New Frontiers
This collection is the first of its kind, bringing together media development researchers and practicioners to reflect on how media…
Building Regional Strategies for Media Development in the Middle East and North Africa
The media community in MENA faces profound challenges. Resurgent authoritarianism, complex economic threats to media’s viability, and the growing proliferation…
Fighting SLAPPs: What Can Media, Lawyers, and Funders Do?
This report discusses tactics that journalists, activists, and defense lawyers can use to defang strategic lawsuits against public participation, or…
CDD Assessment Documentary of the (NACASIP) technical support to the Anti-Corruption Agencies.
The Nigeria Anti-Corruption Agencies Strengthening Initiative Project (NACASIP) seeks to contribute to increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of Anti-Corruption Agencies…
Happy International Youth Day – CDD
At CDD-West Africa we believe the youth are an important part of enhancing socio-economic and political development. As we look…
Can Turkey’s Political Opposition Beat Erdoğan and Change Turkish Multilateralism;?
For the first time in two decades, Turkey’s political opposition has a real shot at unseating President Erdoğan’s Justice and…
How Brazil is Flipping the Script on Trade Relations With China
China is Brazil’s largest and most important trading partner. Celio Hiratuka explains how the Brazil-China trade relationship is evolving and…
What’s Happening in Peru Explained in 2 Minutes
Earlier this month former Peruvian president Castillo was removed from office following his attempt to dissolve the legislature and install…