The Center for International Media Assistance has released an interesting new report examining recent trends in private U.S. funding of media development projects around the world.

U.S. foundations have funded programs in 'media development' (independent news and information in general) and media for development (coverage of particular'issues).

The report recommends donors keep consulting and continue to attract new foundations into the field. For more, read the report.

--'Marly Falcon, Knight Foundation contributing blogger