We believe information, knowledge sharing and networking  are irreplaceable catalysts for transformation and growth. The more we know, the better we are prepared for tough decisions and turbulent times. 

We also believe that information, even the most critical and strategic business news, has only limited value if not brought into perspective. This is particularly so given the world is undergoing such  deep reshuffling. To build the future, we cannot be tied to the present day and current technology. The growth in computing power and the exponential inclusion of digital in our daily lives outstrips our ability to reframe our ethical and legal approach to digital decision making. No technology is immune from ethical and regulatory questions.

WAN-IFRA is the world’s largest trade organisation for news publishers and a leading provider of real time business and strategic intelligence services to newspapers, and news publishers around the globe. WAN-IFRA brings you a healthy perspective on the many collective challenges facing our industry, with particular focus on press freedom, innovation, and general interest critical media policy and governance issues that impact the news ecosystem worldwide. Our support to our members are designed around four main service offerings :

1. Support to innovation and business development. With dedicated platforms and marketplaces like the Global Alliance for Media Innovation, or our advisory services and training programmes to individual company members;
2. Filter and deliver the critical business news strategic, and market insights that will help you adapt your strategy and grow your organisation in a fast moving environment;
3. Monitor and share industry best practices through our series of events and forums and facilitate easy connections to your peers to share and learn from their experiences;
4. Advocate for press freedom, major global media policy issues that impact the independence of the press, and promote common principles and important values that contribute to an inclusive, multi stakeholder, effective, legitimate, and evolving global Internet governance framework.

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As a WAN-IFRA member you will be right in the heart of the action by participating in Committees and Working Groups, receiving up to 50% discount on exclusive events, conferences, study tours, training courses and consulting services with online access 24/7 to member services and an inclusive subscription to our special reports and business and technology news services.

The annual membership fee is calculated on the information provided in the online application. Thus to receive a membership fee quote, please complete the non-binding online application that applies to your company:

• Publishers & News Agencies
• Suppliers & Service Providers
• Associations & Educational Institutes