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CMIS Africa Resources & Research

CMIS Africa’s research program generates evidence-based insights to guide newsroom transformation, audience engagement strategies, and the future of sector-focused journalism in Africa. It serves both as a knowledge hub for media practitioners and a policy resource for stakeholders shaping the continent’s media landscape

Outputs & Formats

  1. White Papers: Strategic analysis on industry shifts and best practices.
  2. Sector Guides: Practical manuals for journalists covering complex sectors.
  3. Toolkits: Practical resources for investigative reporting, data journalism, and multimedia storytelling.
  4. Monitoring & Evaluation (MEL) Reports: Annual performance reviews of CMIS programs and their impact on journalism ecosystems.
  5. Commissioned Articles: In-depth, data-driven pieces produced in partnership with fellows, grantees, and experts.

Media Trends & Innovation

Analysis of emerging storytelling formats, newsroom workflows, and monetization models in African media

Economics of Journalism

Research into sustainable revenue models, funding mechanisms, and the impact of donor support on editorial independence

Partnerships

Research is conducted in-house and in collaboration with:

  1. Universities & journalism schools
  2. Media development organizations
  3. Industry associations
  4. Policy think tanks

Impact

  1. Equips journalists and editors with data-backed insights to improve content quality and relevance.
  2. Informs donors, policymakers, and civil society on the state of African journalism and its role in democratic development.
  3. Shapes CMIS Africa’s training, fellowship, and grantmaking priorities based on evidence and sector needs.

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