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Nonprofit & New Models

Practical Business Models in Challenging Funding Environments

4:30pm on Saturday, November 22
KLCC Level 4 - Room 401

About This Session

Developing sustainable business models is difficult worldwide, but becomes exponentially harder in regions facing political instability, threats to press freedom, or high poverty rates. This panel brings together media leaders from around the world to discuss strategies for insulating their outlets from external pressures while securing stable revenue streams. Panelists also share innovative approaches to financial sustainability, audience engagement, and operational resilience in hostile environments where traditional funding models often fail.

Speakers

Alia Ibrahim

Co-founder and CEO
Daraj.com

Andrea Marshall

Program Director
DW Akademie

Eric Mugendi

Managing Editor
Africa Uncensored

Mira Milosevic

Executive Director
Global Forum for Media Development

Ross Settles

Freelance