Data Journalism in the Global South

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