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economy
28.04.2020

Let’s get back to the market economy as quickly as possible

 The state is taking over the lead in the economy at a breath-taking pace. First, it paralyzed business activities. Then, it launched a huge economic support program. This is a dangerous path we need to leave as soon as possible.

Hate Speech
24.04.2020

Media Watch on Hate Speech Report May-August 2019

The general objective of the “Media Watch on Hate Speech” project is to contribute to the efforts of combating racism and discrimination in Turkey. Considering the importance of civilian oversight of the media, it aims to strengthen respect for human rights and tolerance of differences in the media, to draw attention to discriminatory discourse and hate speech against persons and groups targeted for certain characteristics of their identity, and to raise awareness.

Transport and Mobility
Transport and Mobility
21.04.2020

Suppression of Freedom of Movement

The new normal can be a good one! A country that provides dignified transportation options for its citizens: A mass public transportation that is reliable, affordable, and safe; Infrastructure and facilities that make walking and biking a viable option.

The StartupGen
18.04.2020 Rebea Firdous

Can the Startup Generation Defeat the Economic Threats Posed by COVID-19?

Check out the stories of three finalists of 'The Startup Gen' -Pakistan`s first startup reality show and competition- as they changed their business models in the face of pandemic in 2020

Doctors' group asks big businesses to provide protective gear for COVID-19 frontliners
17.04.2020

Fix Health System Ills and Empower Citizens to Stop the Pandemic

In every health course I teach, I always remind the audience with the definition of health. It is easy to equate it with absence of disease, however the World Health Organization

The Age of Disinformation
17.04.2020

The Philippine Government’s Losing War on Disinformation

The results of the 2018 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), an achievement test taken by 15-year-olds globally, turned the country inside out in December.

Corona Closed
16.04.2020

Now is the Time to Discuss Exit Strategies

Many of the restrictions that impede our societies and economies these days are not necessary. We are subject to a whole series of new rules: curfews, notification obligations, entry and exit bans, as well as bans to work, worship, exercise and meet other people, to name but the most common restrictions. The virus and the measures against it have taken us hostage. Never has there be so extensive an interference into our civil liberties since the enactment of our constitution. 

Cofact webinar
16.04.2020

Stronger alliance of civil society and media in Asia called to fight infodemic

Their role is important in covering the pandemic, and in ensuring transparency in the public debate.

Turkish-Russian-Dialogue
15.04.2020

Turkish-Russian-Dialogue

As the first delegation of the year, the International Academy for Leadership (IAF) welcomed a group of journalists from Russia and Turkey. The visiting programme was part of the Turkish-Russian Dialogue, in which journalists from both countries share their experience with shrinking spaces of press and media freedom. The Turkish-Russian Dialogue is part of a global approach to foster freedom of expression of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF).

Economic Fallout
Economy
15.04.2020

The Economic Fallout of COVID-19 in the Philippines

As of April 7 the Philippines has the second-highest number of COVID-19 cases in ASEAN, next to Malaysia. 

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