Lost in Transition
How to Achieve Sustainable Media Development in the 21st Century
Media
Journalism
Drug War in Mexico: A Bounty on Bloggers
Mexicans use blogs, Facebook and Twitter to battle the media’s silence about the war on drugs.
Political Participation
India: How to Manage Inclusion
Inclusiveness has become a major buzzword. What does it stand for and how does it translate into the Post-2015 Agenda debate?
Disrupt Climate Change
The movie “Disruption” was part of the mobilization for the People’s Climate March in September 2014. It leaves no doubt: Climate change is a social issue.
Fight for Rio’s Streets
In Brazil Graffiti is a weapon of the poor and disinherited. Artists are reclaiming the streets, using their fame to build and educate their communities.
Your Voice at the Border
What do refugees expect of peace in their homelands? A radio programme is trying to improve the situation of Columbian refugees in Ecuador.
Learning
Kenyan Soap Opera Takes a Teaching Role in UK Classrooms
A novel way in which popular media is used in enhancing education
The Real Digital Nomads
Pastoralists in Kenya combine their traditional nomadic life with modern technologies. E-learning bridges disadvantages while preserving their lifestyle.
Nigeria: Wonder Banks Debunked
Dubious banks take advantage of the poor in Nigeria. The mini-series “E-Go Better” educates farmers about the risks and chances of microfinance.
Commerce
Media’s Capacity for Safeguarding Economic Reforms
Why development aid should also target media and people working in the media
Connecting Farmers
With 60% of Africa’s population working in agriculture, innovations like Esoko’s pricing apps promise to improve conditions of smallholder farmers.
With a Smartphone Through Africa
Africa's start-up scene is driven by innovators in the field of digital media and IT. Some of them met through Ampion.