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At the Pacific Media Summit in Fiji on September 24, 2026, media development partners and Fiji’s Ministry of Information stressed the importance of flexible, long-term Pacific media partnerships that prioritize local needs and editorial independence during a plenary discussion on "Models and Lessons of Pacific Media Partnerships." On July 30, 2026, BBC Media Action, the BBC’s international charity, appointed eight new trustees, collectively bringing over 200 years of experience in global philanthropy, media, technology, and business sectors. Earlier in July, on the 21st, it hosted a dissemination seminar and stakeholder dialogue in Dhaka, Bangladesh, presenting research findings from its "Digital Engagement and Norms Between Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) and Their Influencers in Bangladesh" project, aimed at promoting safe and equitable digital participation; State Minister of Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj attended. On July 15, 2026, BBC Media Action collaborated with Ukrainian national broadcaster Suspilne Ukraine (Public) and BBC Research & Development to launch a new ‘nutrition label’ for content, ensuring trustworthy information for Ukrainian audiences during wartime. This followed its participation on June 26, 2026, with other organizations in warning that funding cuts to independent media worldwide are strengthening authoritarian influence, citing a report that found up to 80% of surveyed independent media outlets reported downsizing or closure.
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