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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
Kazakstan: Tokayev’s Ascent to True Power
The career diplomat’s slow, hierarchical advancement has finally lead to real authority.
Kazak Human Rights Activists Fear Crackdown
Experts predict further prosecutions and tightened censorship in the wake of unrest.
Ukrainians Fatalistic Amid Fears of Russian Invasion
“Where could we flee? We have nothing to lose.”
Anger Over Kyrgyz Detained in Kazakstan
Arrests seen as a way for Kazak authorities to justify their claim that the clashes were sparked by external forces.
Interview: Kazakstan in Crisis
Country sees a clampdown on independent media and civil society as CSTO troops arrive and a weakened president scrambles to entrench his grip on power.
Political Unrest Sweeps Kazakstan
“Peacekeeping” forces from Russian-led military alliance arrive to help quell protests sparked by local anger at energy price rises.
Can the EU Support Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace?
While Brussels is keen to provide technical help and mediation, its role can only go so far.
Meskhetian Turks Hope to Leave Ukraine’s Frontline for Turkey
As fears of Russian invasion mount, many see their future in a potential resettlement scheme.
Alarm Raised Over Child Suicide in Kyrgyzstan
The problem predates the pandemic, but coronavirus restrictions have exacerbated it.
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.