Georgia: Media Freedom in Decline
Bonn: Deutsche Welle DW Akademie (2023), 14 pp.
Other editions: also published in Georgian
"Verbal, physical and digital attacks on journalists and media outlets, polarized media and lack of independent funding: DW Akademie's new discussion paper highlights recent challenges facing the Georgian media sector." (https://akademie.dw.com)
From reform leader to straggler -- Different realities: a highly polarized media landscape -- A hostile government and state surveillance -- No access to information for critical media -- Unsafe: journalists almost constantly under attack -- Money talks: weak advertising market makes media more susceptible to outside influences -- Propaganda and disinformation: the specter of Russia’s war in Ukraine -- What is needed: money, knowledge, advocacy
