23 October 2025
World Development Information Day, 24 October 2025
World Development Information Day, observed annually on 24 October, serves as a global platform to mobilize public awareness and engagement in development issues. Established by the United Nations in 1972, this day highlights the critical importance of information dissemination and public opinion in shaping effective development policies and fostering international cooperation.
Aligned with this year's theme, MDPI emphasizes the power of knowledge sharing and evidence-based discourse in addressing global challenges. In an era of rapid information exchange, researchers, policymakers, and citizens are leveraging innovative communication channels—from open access publishing to data visualization platforms—to transform complex development data into actionable public knowledge.
Join us in celebrating World Development Information Day and supporting initiatives that empower citizens through knowledge. Together, we can strengthen the global dialogue on sustainable development and build a more informed, engaged worldwide community capable of driving positive transformation.
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“Humor That Hurts: An Exploration of Jokes About Black Women with Disabilities on TikTok in South Africa”
by Fabiana Battisti and Lorenzo Dalvit
Journal. Media 2025, 6(4), 174; https://doi.org/10.3390/journalmedia6040174
“AI-Driven Sentiment Analysis for Discovering Climate Change Impacts”
by Zeinab Shahbazi, Rezvan Jalali and Zahra Shahbazi
Smart Cities 2025, 8(4), 109; https://doi.org/10.3390/smartcities8040109
“Unmasking AI’s Role in the Age of Disinformation: Friend or Foe?”
by Livia García-Faroldi, Laura Teruel and Sonia Blanco
Journal. Media 2025, 6(1), 19; https://doi.org/10.3390/journalmedia6010019
“Media Influence and Public Opinion on Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Projects in Myanmar: A First-Level Agenda-Setting Analysis”
by Zeyar Oo and Yonghong Dai
Journal. Media 2024, 5(4), 1866-1880; https://doi.org/10.3390/journalmedia5040113
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“Global Media, Local Voices: The Dynamics of Diversity” |
“Unravelling the Media’s Role in Technological Innovation and AI's Environmental, Social, and Economic Impacts” |
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