Amplify, Verify, Engage

Years active: 2021-present

The Amplify, Verify, Engage: Information for Democratisation and Good Governance in Eurasia project builds on IWPR's previous Norwegian-supported initiatives, including the Giving Voice, Driving Change project. AVE will continue to promote democratic growth, participatory governance, and cross-border cooperation, by strengthening civil society and independent media across Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Caucasus.

Amplify, Verify, Engage (AVE) has three key objectives, through which IWPR will:

Amplify journalists and independent media voices producing verified, evidence-based reporting;
Verify reliable information by strengthening the capacity of civil society and independent media to counter misinformation and disinformation;
Engage civil society, independent media, public officials and the general public to foster increased dialogue and cooperation.

Established in collaboration with and funded by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), the project directly supports Norwegian priorities and values, builds on long-standing Norwegian supported programming in the region, and expands on IWPR’s extensive local and regional networks of independent media and civic groups.

Latest from the project

Kazakstan: Boom in Fake Covid-19 Certificates

Experts say that both PCR tests and vaccine certificates can be easily forged at home or bought online.

Could Turn Towards China Disrupt Ukraine’s Western Direction?

Kyiv experiencing breakthrough in relations with Beijing amidst deteriorating connections with international financial institutions.

Roman Homenko was one of the first to receive his vaccine in Gagauzia and is a strong proponent of people getting vaccinated. © Roman Homenko

Russia’s Influence Delays Gagauzia Vaccine Efforts

Rates are half of what they are in the rest of Moldova as locals wait for Sputnik V jab.

The then presidential candidate Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya voting at a polling place in Minsk, Belarus on 9 August 2020. © Misha Friedman/Getty Images

Upcoming Events

Transnational Repression in Central Asia

Leading Belarus dissident to address IWPR discussion on regional repression.

Protestors gathered in front of Parliament on July 11 to condemn the death of Lekso Lashkarava after he was injured during the violent events of July 5 at the hands of far right groups. © Anastasia Mgaloblishvili

Georgia: Further Protests After Journalist Dies

Media workers demand immediate action over “green light for violence”.

Kyrgyzstan: Controversial NGO Law Passes

Government accused of shrinking space for civil society with onerous legislation.

Kyrgyz Authorities Under Fire After Turkish “Abduction”

Experts fear that circumstances surrounding man’s disappearance will tarnish Kyrgyzstan’s image.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu at an address calling for Moldovans to come together for the future of their country. © Official Website of the President of Moldova

Pro-European Party Poised to Win Moldova’s Elections

President’s party leading ahead of a vote that could alter the country’s political course.

An angry mob injured more than 50 journalists during the planned Tbilisi Pride march.

Tblisi Pride Organisers Accuse Government of Incitement

Rally cancelled after scenes of mob violence by counter-protestors.

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The Amplify, Verify, Engage (AVE) project builds on IWPR's previous Norwegian-supported initiatives, including the Giving Voice, Driving Change project. AVE will continue to promote democratic growth, participatory governance, and cross-border cooperation, by strengthening civil society and independent media across Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Caucasus.