The continuing Covid-19 pandemic, plus fears over a second wave, was cited as the biggest concern by 13% of those taking part in the survey (which was carried out about six months ago, before cases rose over the winter and the vaccine roll out began).
The World Press Trends report, published by the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), found paid-for digital content was the top investment priority for 2021 – followed closely by reader revenue technology.
Asked “what is the single most important change that has to be implemented in their organisations in the coming year?” 44% said accelerating digital transformation strategy – likely focusing on audience-first, reader revenue, data and product development projects.
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Now more than ever, citizens need access to trusted news sources. This programme will support the important work being undertaken by media throughout East Central Africa and Southeast Asiaâ, said Vincent Peyrègne, WAN-IFRA CEO. â
Our Norwegian members have consistently championed WAN-IFRAâs work to promote media freedom globally, and we are gratified that we may continue to amplify this work through the support from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.â
The Strengthening Independent Media programme will allow for an expansion of the sector-leading Women in News (WIN) programme into the new markets of The Philippines and Indonesia, while building on existing programme activities to increase womenâs voices and leadership in the news in Myanmar, Vietnam, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
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Pamella Makotsi Sittoni is a Kenyan journalist with more than 20 years’ experience in the media in East Africa.
Currently the executive editor and managing editor of the
Daily Nation, in the Nation Media Group (NMG), Sittoni has held several leadership positions. She served as managing editor of NMG’s regional newspaper,
The East African, from 2012 to 2018, and as managing editor of
The Standard, from 2005 to 2006.
From 2006 to 2012, she worked as a communications specialist at UNICEF Kenya, where she was charged with advocacy for children and women.
Sittoni began her career at the NMG as a reporter in 1993 and rose to chief sub-editor. In 2003, she moved to the Standard Group as deputy managing editor.
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