The MDIF Portfolio Review 2018 presents an overview of the performance of our investment portfolio, including visualizations of allocations by geography, press freedom ranking and corruption perceptions. It also offers insight into our clients’ critical work providing the news, information and debate that people need to build free, thriving societies and describes our various initiatives to support independent media around the world. See the interactive Portfolio Review presentation.
$3m
in new investments in 2018
$60m
assets under management
42
media companies invested in
25
countries worked in
We saw worsening conditions in many countries where we work… Despite the challenges, we find constant inspiration from our clients. Every company we invest in impacts its community – by exposing corruption, holding authorities to account and reporting on sensitive social issues. These daily stories remind us why we do what we do.
Harlan Mandel
MDIF Chief Executive Officer
The key metrics from the Portfolio Review include:
- In 2018, MDIF provided $5.7 million in media financing, extending $2.7 million in technical assistance and TA grants as well as $3.0 million in loans and equity investments for 8 companies across 7 countries.
- We ended December 31, 2018 with more than $59.5 million total assets under management, invested in 42 companies in 25 countries.
- At the end of 2018, 90.3% of MDIF’s outstanding investments were in countries where the media environment is partly free or not free.
- 64% of MDIF-supported media organizations reported receiving awards in 2018, while 44% declared experiencing attacks, arrests or harassment.
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