We are live-tweeting from our online panel deep-diving into our report on the impact of #COVID on journalism in emerging economies and the global south.

We recently released our #COVIDReport which looked at how #COVID is affecting those upon whom we depend for independent & accurate information about this global crisis.
Read it here:
http://covid-report.trust.org/
Read it here:

Join us as we hear insights from our panellists on their frontline experiences & a discussion on the challenges faced by the profession due to #COVID.





@TRF CEO @antozappulla pointed out how our dependency on unbiased and in-depth news reporting has never been so acute.
#COVIDReport author @damianradcliffe outlined the main challenges faced by journalists:
New limits to media freedom
Reporting challenges & restrictions
Misinformation & the 'infodemic'
Health & Safety
Negative economics
Digital dependency
Mental health & wellbeing







@damianradcliffe, Carolyn S. Chambers Professor in Journalism & Professor of Practice at the University of Oregon, says innovation is key to addressing the challenges. Including:
- New formats
- Partnerships
- Accountability reporting
Read more:
http://covid-report.trust.org/
- New formats
- Partnerships
- Accountability reporting
Read more:

@damianradcliffe tells us that @TRF alumni recommend 3 things in the #COVIDReport to address the pandemic's challenges:
- Support for freelancers
- Planning for "next time"
- Access to digital equipment + PPE
- Support for freelancers
- Planning for "next time"
- Access to digital equipment + PPE