Abstract

This chapter examines global collaborations of journalists, particularly investigative journalists that have increased dramatically in the past two decades. The chapter will also look at some of the ethical issues of journalists working with nongovernmental organizations. Many of the collaborations have been led by nonprofit newsrooms, but include for-profit newsrooms, and in some cases NGOs. One of the most significant examples of global collaborations has been the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, which has produced projects with hundreds of journalists and newsrooms. However, there are other collaborations occurring routinely across borders in Eastern Europe, Latin America, Africa, North America, and in Asia. These collaborations are much more elaborate than the use of fixers, freelancers, or correspondents. This article will examine the successes and challenges of these collaborations and how journalists from different countries and cultures have developed a common ethical groundwork through the collaborations and the Global Investigative Journalism Network and its conferences.