Information integrity needs - Sustainable innovative financing

The document examines the financial crisis affecting public interest journalism and the need for new, sustainable funding models. It highlights how declining public funding, market pressures, and political constraints are undermining independent media. The paper proposes a shift towards innovative financing approaches, combining public funding, private investment, and local capital mobilisation. It presents practical examples from Pakistan, Tunisia, Philippines, and Indonesia, showing how media organisations can diversify revenue streams and build long-term financial sustainability. It also outlines a two-stage approach: initial catalytic funding and long-term scaling through local partnerships and investment ecosystems.