The State of Media Development: Global evidence on relevant and effective media support

The document provides an overview of the current status of the media development sector. It assesses how well media development organizations are fulfilling the OECD principles for effective media support, especially in light of global political shifts and funding challenges. This includes exploring the impact of the US funding freeze on media development efforts, which has had significant consequences for media organizations worldwide, particularly those in the Global South. The report highlights key principles like ensuring no harm to public interest media, increasing support for the media environment, and strengthening local leadership.