COVID-driven ‘media extinction’: Public service journalism struggling to survive
Media which serves the public interest, not only provides vital information communities need to take informed action, it also dispels misinformation, strengthens democratic accountability and boosts sustainable development. But the coronavirus pandemic has hit journalism hard, drying up revenue and putting its very existence into question.
UN News’ Vibhu Mishra speaks with Sheetal Vyas, Founding Executive Director of International Fund for Public Interest Media, about the Fund’s bold, billion dollar rescue plan to help save journalism for the public good.
