Today, reporting on most important topics — from the pandemic and climate stories to following the money — requires some data skills and often also collaborating across borders. Yet, launching a data based cross-border investigation may look daunting: setting up the appropriate team, figuring out the right methodologies, as well as building, analyzing and visualizing datasets.

Sotiris Sideris — award winning data journalist, trainer, lecturer, and the Data Editor of CCIJ — provides insight and resources into how data and cross-border investigations can empower independent journalism that is committed to reporting the truth while seeking solutions to vital local, national, and global issues.