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Amplify, Verify, Engage
The Amplify, Verify, Engage project promotes democratic growth, participatory governance, and cross-border cooperation, by strengthening civil society and independent media across Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Caucasus.
Years active: 2021-2023
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
Georgia, Moldova Seek Fast-Track EU Membership
The two countries follow Ukraine’s bid, despite their own vulnerability to Russia.
Ukraine’s Local Media Organises
Scattered, few in number and lacking protective equipment, journalists collaborate to share news across the country.
Tumbling Russian Rouble Leaves Kyrgyzstan Trembling
A weak currency and high inflation spells trouble for the Central Asian country’s economy.
Ukraine Implores West for Weapons
“If we have procrastination for two to three weeks, then there will be no one you can give the guns to.”
Ukraine Crisis Sparks Anxiety in Moldova
Moscow holds the strings of the de-facto authorities in Transnistria and controls critical gas supplies.
Ukraine: Impact of War on Central Asia
With the region’s fortunes deeply linked to the Russian Federation, analysts assess how Russia’s invasion is likely to affect economic and geopolitical realities.
Civilian Toll Rises as Russians Enter Kherson
Ground forces advance in strategic southern region amid reports that non-military targets are coming under fire.
Ukraine: Lviv Maintains a Sense of Sanctuary
As war edges closer, distance from Russia and closeness to NATO member Poland provide the city with a sense of confidence.
Ukraine: Exodus by Rail
Fear and resignation on the train to Poland as refugees head west.
Newsrooms Countering Disinformation
IWPR film and online course available in seven languages is supporting young journalists across the Eastern Partnership region and Central Asia to detect and combat disinformation in their daily work.
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The Amplify, Verify, Engage (AVE) project builds on IWPR's previous Norwegian-supported initiatives, including the Giving Voice, Driving Change - from the Borderland to the Steppes 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.