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Next-Level Data and Tools for Investigative Journalism (Next-IJ) is led by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (), the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore () – through , Joint Research Centre on Innovation and Crime, and the School of Journalism – and the Global Forum for Media Development ().
Supported by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EECEA) of the European Commission, Next-IJ strengthens European journalists, newsrooms, and media outlets with cutting-edge tools and expertise to combat corruption, financial crime, and organised crime.
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Next-IJ is committed to empowering investigative journalists with the technological edge, skills, and resources needed to expose corruption, financial crime, and organised crime. We focus on:
Enhancing technological and analytical capabilities: we equip journalists with cutting-edge investigative tools, up-to-date methodologies, and advanced data analysis techniques to stay ahead of criminal activities.
Flagship investigations: we lead high-impact, cross-border investigations that demonstrate and validate innovative investigative approaches, highlighting their effectiveness in exposing corruption and organised crime.
Promoting transparency and justice: our work uncovers corruption, financial misconduct, and organised crime, helping to restore public trust and accountability in affected spheres.
Addressing capacity and skills gaps: we tackle challenges in efficiency and effectiveness, providing journalists with the skills to navigate complex datasets, including multimedia sources like photos, videos, and satellite imagery.
Integrating advanced technologies: we incorporate AI-driven data analysis, automation, and visualisation tools to support deep, data-driven investigative journalism, enhancing the scope and depth of each investigation.
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With Next-IJ, journalists and media organisations gain the tools, knowledge, and network needed to stay ahead of crime and corruption in an increasingly complex digital world.
There are several ways to engage with Next-IJ and support our mission:
Skill development & training – participate in our workshops and training sessions covering advanced tools, data journalism techniques, and legal frameworks.
Global data access – leverage our interconnected databases for cross-border investigative projects and reliable data-driven reporting.
International collaboration – join a network of investigative journalists, newsrooms, and media organisations dedicated to uncovering corruption and organised crime worldwide.
Subscribe to our mailing list – stay informed about upcoming training, investigative opportunities, tools and resources as well as the latest project developments.
Join our Signal group – connect with like-minded journalists for real-time discussions, and collaboration.
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By engaging with Next-IJ, you become part of a global effort to hold power to account and drive transparency through impactful journalism.