Commbox Media & Development Library
- Media & Communication in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East & Europe
- Journalism, Press Freedom, Conflicts & Peace
- Development Communication & Media Assistance
- Practical Guidance, Comparative Research
News
Welcome to the Preliminary Version of the Commbox Media & Development Library
This database offers free access to over 16,000 resources on media and communication in the Global South and beyond, supplemented by 14,000 printed and copyrighted titles. This is a trial version, but you can already use all data records. Do you have any comments or suggestions for improvement? Please contact christoph.dietz@commbox.org. The final version will be released in January 2026.
Have a Look at
New Publications
Journalism under Duress: Worlds of Journalism Study Report (Wave 3: 2021–2025)
Hanitzsch, Thomas; Hanusch, Folker; Lauerer, Corinna; Slavtcheva-Petkova, Vera / (eds.) Ludwig-Maximilian Universität (LMU), WJS Center (2025)
Sudanese Media Ecosystem
Al-Kaisy, Aida; Andariya Internews (2025)
Declaration on the necessity of culture and media as a safeguard for our European democracies
Council of the European Union (2025)
The Index on International Media Freedom Support 2025
Scott, Martin; Bunce, Mel; Maguire, Shannon; Myers, Mary University of East Anglia, Centre for Journalism and Democracy; City St George’s, University of London (2025)
The Replaybook: A Field Guide to the Climate and Information Crisis
Hankey, Stefanie / (ed.) Tactical Tech (2025)
UN Strategic Communications and the Protection of Civilians: The Role of UN Radio
Smidt, Hannah; Werner, Marc International Peace Institute (IPI); McGill University, Centre for International Peace and Security Studies (CIPSS); UN Department of Peace Operations (2025)
Toolboxes & Special Collections
The commbox toolboxes focus on practical guidance and good practices, meanwhile the special collections put more emphasis on research and academic reflection. Both are curated by specialists in their fields.
Suggest New Resources
Share your own publications or other resources here. The commbox focuses on practice-relevant open access materials, but welcomes academic contributions as well.
