Data Journalism in the Global South

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Acknowledgments Contents Notes on Contributors List of Figures List of Tables Expectations, Challenges, and Expertise: The Importance of Non-Western Data Journalism Introduction Setting the Stage: What Is Data Journalism? Data Journalism in Non-Western Societies Expertise As an Opportunity for the Future of Data Journalism References Chapter 1: A New Dawn for the “Developing” World? Probing Data Journalism in Non-Western Societies Introduction Why This Book? Defining Data Journalism History of Data Journalism An Overview of Recent Trends and Developments in the Global South Chapter Summaries Conclusion References Part I: Africa Chapter 2: Data Journalism and the Panama Papers: New Horizons for Investigative Journalism in Africa Introduction Data Journalism: Directions and Indirections of Theory The Panama Papers: Data Journalism in the African Context It Was Data Stupid!: The Nigeria and South Africa Cases Data and Investigative Journalism: Future Trends Conclusion References Chapter 3: Prospects for Data Journalism in Zimbabwe: Challenges of Engendering a Democratic Society and an Informed Citizenry in the Digital Age Journalism Training in the Age of Big Data Telling Stories Through Big Data Storage and Processing Infrastructure for Big Data Democracy, Citizenship, and Big Data Politics, Media Polarization, and Big Data Journalism in Zimbabwe Criticisms of Big Data References Chapter 4: Hobbling Across Bumps and Grinds: A Study on the Possibilities of Journalistic Reinvention Through Data Journalism in Rwanda Introduction Literature Review: Does Data Journalism Really Matter? Data Journalism in Rwanda Methods Findings Qualitative Interviews Perception of Data Journalism Data Journalism Experience Topics Covered in Data-Driven News Motivations for Using Data Data Sources Analysis and Data Processing Constraints Lack of skills Lack of Management Will and Lack of Financial Means Lack of Relevant Data and Outlets That Are Incompatible with Data Journalism Lack of Time and Lack of Staff Interest Consequently, Most Journalists Indicated Being Disinterested in This Practice Lack of Technological Tools Content Analysis Topics Covered Types of Data Sources and Data Processing Purpose of Data Data Presentation Discussion of Findings Conclusion References Chapter 5: Data Journalism in Nigeria: Interrogating the Nigerian Mainstream Media’s Data-Driven Reporting of the Elections of 2019 Cursory Overview and Context of Nigeria’s Elections of 2019 Historicising Data Journalism in Nigeria A Note on Methodology Telling Data-Driven Stories of Nigeria’s Elections of 2019 References Links to Analysed Texts Chapter 6: Data Journalism in the Age of Big Data: An Exploration into the Uptake of Data Journalism in Leading South African Newspapers Introduction Data-Driven Journalism and the Transformation of Newsroom Practices Conceptual Framework: The Sociology of News Production Theory Methodology Data-Driven Journalism: Unevenly Understood but a Growing Practice in South African Newsrooms Cost, Labour Intensity and Speed in Doing Data Journalism Going Through the Motions? Cynicism About Data Journalism Among Practitioners Lack of Training It Takes a Certain Type of Person Shifting Newsroom Practices, Cultures and Routines Data-Driven Journalism and Election Campaign Reporting: “Fact-Checking” Politicians Data-Driven Election Reporting and Newsroom Capabilities Discussion and Conclusion References Part II: Asia and Oceania Chapter 7: Dancing with Chains: A Case Study of Data Journalism in China Introduction Case Study Approach Case Description Content Analysis and Data Collection In-Depth Interviews Findings News Category Data Sourcing Pattern Types of and Tools for Visualizations Teamwork Discussions References Chapter 8: Data Journalism in the Philippines: New Trends, New Practices for Old Media Organizations Organizational Changes and Challenges with Data Journalism Changes in Journalistic Values and Objectives Research and Dealing with Data Changes in Organizational Structures and Challenges to Resources Data Journalism: The Philippine Case The State of the Philippine Press The Use of Data and Broad Changes in Organizational Structures Implications of Data Journalism to Changes and Demands in Organizational Resources Working with Databases: Getting, Cleaning, Analyzing, and Presenting Data Legal and Other Challenges Engaging with Multiple Publics Data Journalism in the Philippines and Looking Forward References Chapter 9: Data Journalism in the Pacific: Practices and Perceptions Introduction Methodology The Newspapers The Questions Findings PNG Post Courier Fiji Times Solomon Star Vanuatu Daily Post The Questionnaire Conclusion References Chapter 10: Towards Data Journalism in Russia? Introduction How to Analyze “The Absent Structure”: An Attempt at Literature Review Methodology Prerequisites for Data Journalism in Russia: Big, Open, Quantitative Data As a Source of Information for Journalists Data Journalism in Russia: The First Projects Analysis of Publications of Data Journalism in a Russian Quality Press (2014–2016) Conclusion and Discussion References Part III: Middle East Chapter 11: Data Journalism and Investigative Reporting in the Arab World: From Emotive to Evidence-Based Journalism Introduction Emotive Journalism Accessing Data Initiatives for Arab Data Journalism Conclusion References Chapter 12: The Status of Data Journalism in Iranian Media Introduction Theoretical Concepts Research Method Data Journalism in the World Data Journalism and Infographics in Iran History of Infographics in Iran Infographics in Iran Before 2004 Tables Process Infographics Introduction and Description Charts Infographics in Iran after 2004 Infographics in Print Media Infographics in Online Media Government Measures in the Field of Infographics Infographics Training Theses Infographics Challenges in Iran Summary and Conclusion References Chapter 13: A Desert Flower A Data Frame of Mind Data Availability Systemic Limitations The Future References Part IV: Latin America Chapter 14: Data Journalism in Latin America: Community, Development and Contestation Mapping Data Journalism in Latin America: An Introduction Southern Cone: A Data-Journalism Community to Counter Information Precariousness Central America: Denunciation, Safety and Human Rights Andean Region: Conflict, Repression and Contestation in a Desert of Data The Caribbean: Giving a Voice to the Voiceless Social Change? Foreign Aid and the Tensions Between Legacy and Non-legacy Actors References Chapter 15: Journalism and Civil Society: Key to Data Journalism in Argentina Journalism Far from Data Data Journalism As an Exception Building Data with Citizens Conclusions for Alternative Data Journalism References Chapter 16: Data Journalism in Chile: Towards a Critical Appropriation Fifth Estate Poderopedia Human Rights The Fourth Estate From the Mainstream Media Independent Experiences Dialoguing Formulas Conclusions References Big Data and Algorithms: The New Path of Cross-Border Investigative Journalism Collaboration Beyond the Scoop The Role of the ICIJ Journalism to Expose the Abuse of Power Conclusions References Index