This report reveals the depth and breadth of the challenges facing democratic governance worldwide. The four pillars of democracy – Representation, Rights, Rule of Law and Participation – are under strain. The report finds more than half of all countries assessed have declined in at least one key aspect of democratic performance over the past...

This report focuses on public opinion of free speech, freedom of the press and freedom on the internet in 35 countries across the world, including Australia. Results show that in 31 of the 35 countries, the share of people who value free speech is larger than the share who believe they have it, and there...

Renewed attention to media development, press freedom, and freedom of expression as priority areas of international cooperation has yet to translate into substantial increases in aid to the media sector. This study analyses trends in media development funding between 2010 and 2019 and looks at donor priorities for the future.

The spread of misinformation, disinformation, and mal-information (MDM) online has become one of the most pressing issues of our time. The authors of this report argue that freedom of the press is essential to democratic institutions - such as a free and open debate and public accountability, and therefore it is vital to consider how...

Freedom of the press is facing growing restrictions from technology policies that censor the media under the guise of protecting privacy, including the misuse of regulations developed in the Global North that are detrimental to media outlets in the Global South. This paper offers solutions to protect news media from the silencing efforts of powerful...