Private Capital Mobilisation in Support of Media: An Alternative to ODA?

Public interest media is one of the least funded sectors in development cooperation5. This brief asks what it would take to change that, and what role EU MS, EU institutions, and CSOs can play. It focuses on engaging “new types of actors” to mainstream support for information integrity from other strategic sectors and attract private capital for media and information environments. It aims to equip WG3 members with a shared understanding of who these actors are and how to engage them effectively.

The brief seeks to support TED Working Group 3 in strengthening its engagement with new types of actors (private sector, philanthropic and development finance stakeholders) to enhance support for media and information integrity. It provides a review of existing knowledge and practices on mobilising non-ODA financing, identifies key actor groups and engagement modalities, and consolidates lessons learned. An assessment of how these actors effectively position themselves to engage and mobilise investment in media, including within the context of Global Gateway priorities.