# OECD Principles Resource Centre

## OECD Principles Resource Centre

- [About this resource centre](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/about-this-resource-centre.md)
- [Feedback and Contributions](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/about-this-resource-centre/feedback-and-contributions.md): Help improve this resource by sharing your feedback, experience, or expertise.
- [What the principles say](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/principles.md)
- [Preamble](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/principles/preamble.md): An adapted text of the introduction to the OECD Development Co-operation Principles for Relevant and Effective Support to Media and the Information Environment with additional sub headings.
- [1 - Do no harm](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/principles/1-do-no-harm.md): Ensure that assistance does no harm to public interest media.
- [2 - Increase funding](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/principles/2-increase-funding.md): Increase financial and other forms of support to public interest media and the information environment, in order to strengthen democratic resilience.
- [3 - Whole of system perspective](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/principles/3-whole-of-system-perspective.md): Take a whole of system perspective on supporting the media and information environment to make support more relevant, effective and sustainable.
- [4 - Strengthen local ownership](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/principles/4-strengthen-local-ownership.md): Strengthen local leadership and ownership, empowering media partners as well as other actors in the information environment.
- [5 - Coordinate](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/principles/5-coordinate.md): Improve co-ordination of support to the media and information environment.
- [6 - Invest in knowledge](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/principles/6-invest-in-knowledge.md): Invest in knowledge, research, and learning.
- [About the TED toolkit](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/about.md): A Team Europe Democracy (TED) guide for strengthening support to independent journalism and information integrity
- [How to use the toolkit](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/about/how-to.md)
- [How the toolkit was made](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/about/how-the-toolkit-was-made.md): Methodology for the development of this Toolkit.
- [Feedback](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/about/feedback.md)
- [Guidance by principle](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/principle.md): The what - understanding how the OECD Principles apply to media support
- [1️⃣ Do No Harm](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/principle/1-do-no-harm.md): Ensure that assistance does no harm to public interest media.
- [Checklist: Do No Harm](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/principle/1-do-no-harm/checklist-do-no-harm.md)
- [2️⃣ Increase the amount and effectiveness of funding](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/principle/2-increase-the-amount-and-effectiveness-of-funding.md): Increase financial and other forms of support to public interest media and the information environment, in order to strengthen democratic resilience.
- [Checklist: Increase the amount and effectiveness of funding](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/principle/2-increase-the-amount-and-effectiveness-of-funding/checklist-increase-the-amount-and-effectiveness-of-funding.md)
- [3️⃣ Adopt a whole-of-system approach](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/principle/3-adopt-a-whole-of-system-approach.md): Take a whole of system perspective on supporting the media and information environment to make support more relevant, effective and sustainable.
- [Checklist: Adopt a whole-of-system approach](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/principle/3-adopt-a-whole-of-system-approach/checklist-adopt-a-whole-of-system-approach.md)
- [4️⃣ Support local leadership and ownership](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/principle/4-support-local-leadership-and-ownership.md): Strengthen local leadership and ownership, empowering media partners as well as other actors in the information environment.
- [Checklist: Support local leadership and ownership](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/principle/4-support-local-leadership-and-ownership/checklist-support-local-leadership-and-ownership.md)
- [5️⃣ Improve coordination](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/principle/5-improve-coordination.md): Improve coordination of support to the media and information environment.
- [Checklist: Improve coordination](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/principle/5-improve-coordination/checklist-improve-coordination.md)
- [6️⃣ Invest in knowledge and learning](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/principle/6-invest-in-knowledge-and-learning.md): Invest in knowledge, research, and learning.
- [Checklist: Invest in knowledge and learning](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/principle/6-invest-in-knowledge-and-learning/checklist-invest-in-knowledge-and-learning.md)
- [Guidance by role](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/role.md): And best practice in supporting information integrity and independent media
- [Programme and project managers](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/role/programme-and-project-managers.md)
- [Start here: Quick checklist for Programme & Project Managers](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/role/programme-and-project-managers/start-here-quick-checklist-for-programme-and-project-managers.md)
- [Key considerations for programme design](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/role/programme-and-project-managers/key-considerations-for-programme-design.md)
- [Applying the OECD Principles in Practice](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/role/programme-and-project-managers/applying-the-oecd-principles-in-practice.md)
- [Communications Teams](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/role/communications-teams.md)
- [Start here: Quick checklist for communication teams](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/role/communications-teams/start-here-quick-checklist-for-communication-teams.md)
- [Key considerations for communications teams](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/role/communications-teams/key-considerations-for-communications-teams.md)
- [Applying the OECD Principles in practice](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/role/communications-teams/applying-the-oecd-principles-in-practice.md)
- [Policy Officers / Thematic Specialists](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/role/policy-officers-thematic-specialists.md)
- [Start here: Quick checklist for Policy Officers / Thematic Specialists](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/role/policy-officers-thematic-specialists/start-here-quick-checklist-for-policy-officers-thematic-specialists.md)
- [Key considerations for policy and thematic approaches](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/role/policy-officers-thematic-specialists/key-considerations-for-policy-and-thematic-approaches.md)
- [Applying the OECD Principles in practice](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/role/policy-officers-thematic-specialists/applying-the-oecd-principles-in-practice.md)
- [Heads of Mission / Ambassadors](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/role/heads-of-mission-ambassadors.md)
- [Start here: Quick checklist for Heads of Mission / Ambassadors](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/role/heads-of-mission-ambassadors/start-here-quick-checklist-for-heads-of-mission-ambassadors.md)
- [Key considerations for Heads of Mission / Ambassadors](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/role/heads-of-mission-ambassadors/key-considerations-for-heads-of-mission-ambassadors.md)
- [Applying the OECD Principles in practice](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/role/heads-of-mission-ambassadors/applying-the-oecd-principles-in-practice.md)
- [Senior Management / Strategy Leads](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/role/senior-management-strategy-leads.md)
- [Start here: Quick checklist  for Senior Management / Strategy Leads](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/role/senior-management-strategy-leads/start-here-quick-checklist-for-senior-management-strategy-leads.md)
- [Key considerations for Senior Management / Strategy Leads](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/role/senior-management-strategy-leads/key-considerations-for-senior-management-strategy-leads.md)
- [Applying the OECD Principles in practice](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/role/senior-management-strategy-leads/applying-the-oecd-principles-in-practice.md)
- [Case studies and field insights](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/case-studies-and-field-insights.md)
- [Case Study 1: Credibility risk linked to donor visibility](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/case-studies-and-field-insights/case-study-1-credibility-risk-linked-to-donor-visibility.md): Visibility and credibility risks in donor-funded investigations
- [Case Study 2: Funding stability and system-level dependency (RFE/RL)](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/case-studies-and-field-insights/case-study-2-funding-stability-and-system-level-dependency-rfe-rl.md): Sudden funding disruption and media system fragility (RFE/RL)
- [Case Study 3: Operational risk linked to donor visibility and safety](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/case-studies-and-field-insights/case-study-3-operational-risk-linked-to-donor-visibility-and-safety.md): Visibility waivers and operational risk in restrictive environments
- [Case Study 4: Governance risk and the role of media oversight in infrastructure investments](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/case-studies-and-field-insights/case-study-4-governance-risk-and-the-role-of-media-oversight-in-infrastructure-investments.md): Investigative journalism and oversight in large-scale infrastructure initiatives (Global Gateway)
- [Case Study 5: Regulatory risk and political capture in media reform](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/case-studies-and-field-insights/case-study-5-regulatory-risk-and-political-capture-in-media-reform.md): Regulatory reform and risks of political capture (EMFA implementation)
- [Case study 6: Local leadership and adapting compliance frameworks](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/case-studies-and-field-insights/case-study-6-local-leadership-and-adapting-compliance-frameworks.md): (Digital Democracy Initiative
- [Case study 7: Coordination challenges and joint responses in crisis contexts](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/case-studies-and-field-insights/case-study-7-coordination-challenges-and-joint-responses-in-crisis-contexts.md): Coordinating support for Ukraine and Lebanon
- [Go deeper](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/go-deeper.md)
- [Evidence and arguments](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/go-deeper/evidence-and-arguments.md): The why. Evidence and arguments for supporting independent media and the information environment depending on your key objectives and mandate.
- [Development goals](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/go-deeper/evidence-and-arguments/development-goals.md): Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- [Economic prosperity](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/go-deeper/evidence-and-arguments/economic-prosperity.md): This section shows how independent media drive growth, innovation, and accountability. It positions journalism as essential economic infrastructure for sustainable prosperity and stability.
- [Epistemic security](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/go-deeper/evidence-and-arguments/epistemic-security.md): This section defines epistemic security as the basis for reliable decision-making. It shows how protecting knowledge systems strengthens democracy and resilience.
- [Information integrity](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/go-deeper/evidence-and-arguments/information-integrity.md): This section explains how reliable, trustworthy information underpins democracy and stability. It shows why supporting media, regulation, and literacy is vital to protect information integrity.
- [Guides for donors & funders](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/go-deeper/guides.md): Most recently published or updated toolkits and guides for media development donors
- [Studies, reports & briefings](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/go-deeper/studies-reports-and-briefings.md): Resources relevant to implementation of the principles in order of publication, with the most recent featured first.
- [Definitions of key concepts](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/toolkit/go-deeper/glossary.md): A glossary of terms related to international development aid, media development and journalism support.
- [Consultation & adoption](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/timeline/adoption.md): This page records the development of the principles, their adoption, and milestones in their implementation.
- [Literature review](https://oecd-media-support-principles.gfmd.info/timeline/literature-review.md)