Media decline is damaging deeply divided societies - can we 'build back better' 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 
The event held with @CRbuildpeace & @PolSettlements heard of 'news deserts' 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 
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 
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 
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