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Posts from IJNet’s editors and writers.

Press freedom threatened in Taiwan

1/6/11
by Dana Liebelson

Since the lifting of martial law in 1987, Taiwan has enjoyed a relatively high level of media freedom compared to its Asian neighbors. But some are concerned that embedded advertising and invasive government regulations are threatening media independence.

Liveblogging platform to offer marketplace for freelancers

12/30/10
by Dana Liebelson

Freelance journalists will soon be able to earn money for covering events in real time. ScribbleLive's new online platform, which will be launched in 2011, aims to open a new market for journalists by syndicating live coverage to media organizations.

Improving media coverage of African elections

12/10/10
by Dana Liebelson

In the wake of the recent presidential election crisis in the Ivory Coast, many organizations are pushing for more effective media monitoring during African elections. Reporters Sans Frontièrs (RSF) is leading the charge.

"I Paid a Bribe" uses crowdsourcing to to track corruption in India: Part 2 of 2

12/6/10
by Dana Liebelson

A non-profit organization in India is on a mission to fight corruption in the country through a new website called "I Paid a Bribe." Last week, our interview with IPAB creator T.R. Raghunandan explored how the site tracks corruption online in an attempt to improve Indian communities. Part 2 looks at why it is important to fight corruption in society and how individual citizens can contribute to the effort.

Media alliance in Pakistan aims to address gender inequity

11/30/10
by Dana Liebelson

An organization in Swat, Pakistan recently formed an alliance of local journalists with the goal of addressing gender inequity in the media.

Ugandan journalists urged to provide diverse and fair election coverage

11/18/10
by Dana Liebelson

An independent media council in Uganda is asking local journalists to help voters make informed choices in the upcoming election.

"I Paid a Bribe" uses crowdsourcing to track corruption in India: Part 1 of 2

11/11/10
by Dana Liebelson

A non-profit organization in India is on a mission to fight corruption in the country through a new website called “I Paid a Bribe.” The site allows users to anonymously distinguish whether they paid, accepted or declined a bribe in various sectors of society.

Women journalists who persist in the face of danger, oppression win Courage Awards

10/25/10
by Dana Liebelson

Winners of the 2010 International Women's Media Foundation Courage in Journalism Awards have one thing in common: professional tenacity in the face of incredible odds. The winners include a Tanzanian reporter risking her life to expose the ritual killings of people with albinism, a Colombian reporter investigating a political murder of a journalist and a Tibetan poet and blogger who continues her work while in exile.

International survey of editors reveals optimistic media climate

10/14/10
by Dana Liebelson

The majority of editors are optimistic about the future of newspapers and don't view the development of new media as a threat to newsrooms, according to an international survey.

Jamaican media seek to overturn 17th-century libel law

10/8/10
by Dana Liebelson

A longstanding Jamaican law requires journalists to prove innocence when sued for libel, and media organizations believe it's time for an overhaul.

New app allows freelancers to auction stories to the highest bidder

9/30/10
by Dana Liebelson

A web application that allows freelancers to auction stories to editors around the world will begin a trial launch on October 4. The app will be free for both editors and reporters selected for the trial.

Multimedia content producer discusses new open source technology, Sunlight Live

9/28/10
by Dana Liebelson

In February, the U.S.-based Sunlight Foundation launched an interactive investigative reporting platform that incorporates live streaming video, research, blogging and social networking to report on government in Washington, D.C.

Investigative report exposes corruption in African soccer

9/28/10
by Dana Liebelson

An association of African reporters has just released a report probing corruption among professional African soccer leagues.

South African government assaults press freedom

9/23/10
by Dana Liebelson

A bill under consideration by South Africa’s governing party threatens to impose harsh media restrictions and journalists fear press freedom will soon be reminiscent of that under Apartheid.

Censored Fijian journalists grapple with media responsibility

9/3/10
by Dana Liebelson

Journalists' freedoms in Fiji have come under fire as a result of a recent media decree which forbids media outlets from broadcasting "against the public order" and creates a government-appointed tribunal to field complaints.