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WHO WE ARE

Next-Level Data and Tools for Investigative Journalism (Next-IJ) is led by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRParrow-up-right), the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (UCSCarrow-up-right) – through Transcrimearrow-up-right, Joint Research Centre on Innovation and Crime, and the School of Journalism – and the Global Forum for Media Development (GFMDarrow-up-right).

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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WHAT WE DO

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.

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HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?

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.

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