"It’s clear that there are plenty of good ideas about how to save journalism as well as practical proposals for how to support quality information. The journalism community in much of the world is galvanized to make change happen and they’re ready to persuade the public and policy makers both that something needs to be done and that something can be done. The political events of recent years show that democracy is at stake here [...] The success of responsible, good journalism will depend not just on financial support but on the media ecology in which it located—the extent to which, for instance, it has to compete against unregulated and irresponsible social media. As the broader discussion moves towards creating regulatory and policy frameworks for supporting independent, quality information—including through taxes on big tech that could be earmarked to fund independent and local news—and curbing, by at least holding accountable, media that spread a multitude of social harms, it’s important to remember the most important aspect of the enabling environment has to be respect for freedom of expression." (Conclusion)
The Taxonomy of Interventions, 5
1. More Funding—Including Philanthropy, 5
2. New Business Models, 10
3. Tax on Tech: Continuing Debate about Australia’s News Media Bargaining Code, 12
4. Public Subsidy/Expanded Role for Government, 17
Indonesia Tries Tax Cuts and Paycheck Protection for Journalists / Matthew Reysio-Cruz, 22
Rescuing France’s News Industry: Tax Credits, Emergency Measures, and a Comprehensive Recovery Plan / Ryan Lee, 26
Canada’s Tax Measures to Support Journalism / Hannah Clifford, 29
Africa: Dearth of Government Support for Media / Theodora Dame Adjin-Tettey, 34
The Role of Investigative Journalism: Essential but Under Threat, 39
Environmental Journalism: A Growing and Dangerous Field, 41
Conclusion: Lots of Good Ideas, Just a Case of Political Will, 43