Danwatch
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
Danwatch provides independent investigative journalism and research that uncovers public-interest issues globally.
Target Customer
General public, researchers, policymakers, NGOs and other stakeholders who rely on rigorous investigative journalism to understand corporate conduct, development aid, climate finance, and public-interest issues.
Key Differentiator
Unique access to large document sets and cross-border investigations; extensive data-driven reporting (e.g., millions of documents) combined with investigative storytelling and media collaborations (podcasts, partnerships with Rakkerpak and RADIO4).
Implementation Timeline
Investigations and reports are published continually; the site highlights ongoing and new investigations, with content refreshed across topics. Newsletters are sent 1-2 times per week, indicating regular cadence of updates.
Pain Points
- 1Lack of transparency in corporate behavior and supply chains across sectors (retail, energy, manufacturing, finance, etc.).
- 2Insufficient accountability for development aid, public funds, and climate finance decisions.
- 3Opaque defense/export activity and its global impact (e.g., arms/tech exports, sanctions circumvention).
Key Features
- 1Investigative journalism and in-depth analyses across topics (climate, finance, trade, energy, governance).
- 2Data-driven reporting supported by large document archives (e.g., Danwatch has retrieved more than two million documents from Russian military tenders).
- 3Long-form reports, investigations, and visual storytelling (graphics, longreads, and focus pieces).
- 4Audio content and podcast collaborations (listeners via partnerships with Rakkerpak and RADIO4).
- 5Newsletters and regular updates to subscribers (newsletter sign-up 1-2 times per week).
Target Customer Industries
Decision Makers
- 1Journalistisk chefredaktør (Editor-in-Chief) â Thomas GĂśsta Svensson
- 2Direktør og ansv. chefredaktør (Director and Acting Editor-in-Chief) â Jesper Nymark
Client Results
- 1Public awareness and policy discussion spurred by investigations (e.g., authorities referencing Danwatch findings and ministers being questioned).
- 2Public apologies, policy inquiries, or changes in approach as a result of reporting (e.g., âMyndigheder blĂĽstempler giftige stoffer i havet: Nu kaldes minister i samrĂĽdâ).
- 3Public and private sector accountability through reporting on topics like climate finance, arms exports, and corporate governance.
Competitive Advantages
- 1Large, documented evidence base (millions of documents) underpinning investigations.
- 2Independent, public-interest focus with global reach and cross-border reporting.
- 3Collaborations and media partnerships expand reach and format (podcasts, radio collaborations).
- 4Strong emphasis on transparency and accountability in reporting on corporate and development-related issues.
Key Benefits
Case Studies & Success Stories
Maersk Linked to Chemical Shipments in Sudan War
Danwatch investigation linking Maersk to chemical shipments connected to conflict in Sudan.
Danish Pension Funds Finance New Norwegian Oil Boom
Investigation showing Danish pension funds financing expansion in Norway's oil sector.
The Nuclear Files: Russian Nuclear Bases Revealed
Danwatch retrieved more than two million documents from Russian military tenders, offering unique insights into the modernization of highly secure nuclear bases, with involvement by several Western companies.
Green Principles for Sale: PensionDanmark and Coal
Analysis/interviewing reporting on PensionDanmark investing in coal mines, questioning the alignment with stated green principles.
East African Oil Project and Exclusions at PKA
Investigation into Danish pensions funds and their evolving stance on investments in oil projects in East Africa.
Additional Product Information
Product Description
Danwatch is an independent investigative media and research center that produces journalism and in-depth investigations in the public interest, with data-driven reporting and multimedia formats (articles, long reads, graphics, podcasts).
Target Market
Readers seeking rigorous investigative journalism; policymakers, researchers, NGOs, journalists, and investors interested in corporate accountability, development aid, climate finance, and global supply chains.
Unique Value Proposition
Unique combination of data-driven investigations (millions of documents), public-interest focus, and cross-media collaboration to drive accountability and informed public discourse on global issues.
Technical Requirements
Not specified in provided content.
Pricing Model
Not specified in provided content; Danwatch appears to be a non-profit media organization funded through its foundation and partnerships (explicit pricing information not provided).
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