Media decline is damaging deeply divided societies - can we & #39;build back better& #39; after Covid 19?

Today we publish material from our international media conference drawing lessons on this question, including from Northern Ireland where the event took place: http://bit.ly/SCIMedia ">https://bit.ly/SCIMedia&...

The event held with @CRbuildpeace & @PolSettlements heard of & #39;news deserts& #39; emerging after the closure of traditional #media outlets, with implications for democratic accountability.

It also heard of the added impact on societies facing deep divisions: http://bit.ly/SCIMedia ">https://bit.ly/SCIMedia&...

Our conference featured journalists from around the globe & found that #media decline is damaging mutual understanding & raising tensions in divided societies.

In Northern Ireland, despite an established peace process, concerns were also raised: http://bit.ly/SCIMedia ">https://bit.ly/SCIMedia&...

The crisis facing traditional journalism has been deepened by #COVIDー19

Today we also publish videos with journalists from around the world examining how we can protect journalism, but also promote best practice.

Watch them here: http://bit.ly/SCIMedia ">https://bit.ly/SCIMedia&...