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Why Sudan needs to be in the media spotlight
As we approach April 15, the three-year anniversary of the Sudanese civil war, there is a desire among journalists to tell more stories about Sudan. Yet reporting on the conflict remains profoundly difficult. A recent meeting of politicians, NGOs and journalists, convened by IBT, explored those challenges and highlighted ways we can keep a spotlight on Sudan despite them.
The BBC is fighting for its life. Let’s use our voice to shape the BBC we want
Ritula Shah, former presenter of The World Tonight on BBC Radio 4, understands the importance of the BBC. For our latest IBT Voices article, she explains how we can all have our say in a public consultation as the broadcaster goes into Charter renewal.
The Battle for the BBC’s Future
The Government’s long awaited Green Paper on the future of the BBC was published last month, as the process of renewing the national broadcaster’s charter (finally) gets underway. Our Deputy Executive Director Gareth Benest gives his response.
Briefing with BBC Policy team
A unique opportunity to hear from Head of UK Policy at the BBC (Ben Kerry) as he finalises their response to the government’s Green Paper on BBC Charter Renewal. This is a critical moment as the government seeks to determine the BBC’s future funding, governance, public purposes and priorities for the next decade and beyond.
IBT members can influence these decisions through the government consultation and direct engagement with the BBC itself. Don’t miss your opportunity to speak with the Policy Team and share your priorities for the BBC’s future.
Recent Reports
Behind the Screen – How streaming is changing public service media
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the UK’s Public Service Broadcasters (PSBs) in covering global events through current affairs and other factual programmes on television channels. To achieve this, we analysed the volume, originality, scheduling, genre, and geographic focus of international (non-news) factual programmes broadcast on the main seven UK public service channels – BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Three, BBC Four, ITV 1, Channel 4 and Channel 5 – in 2023 and 2024.
Small World – International factual programming on public service channels
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the UK’s Public Service Broadcasters (PSBs) in covering global events through current affairs and other factual programmes on television channels. To achieve this, we analysed the volume, originality, scheduling, genre, and geographic focus of international (non-news) factual programmes broadcast on the main seven UK public service channels – BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Three, BBC Four, ITV 1, Channel 4 and Channel 5 – in 2023 and 2024.
Decolonisation – the media challenge
IBT encourages NGOs to work with the media. But the two sectors are not always aligned. This report examines the media's stance on decolonisation. The report interrogates areas of divergence between the media and the charity sector before offering solutions forward.
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Executive Producer, Al Jazeera English