"This paper discusses the strength of the evidence that currently exists around the role of media and information in periods of conflict and political change. Key findings: The evidence suggests the need for caution when planning interventions using media and technology for political change; Interventions using media and technology in fragile and conflict affected situations should be viewed as innovative rather than tried and tested; The media appears to play a different role in the developing world than is often assumed, and local realities are insufficiently explored and understood; Rigorous evaluations should be a key component of future media interventions." (Page 1)