1. General principles
A. Purpose of the publishing company
Indigo Publications is a media company independent of the interests of any other media organization, government or political party. Our sole source of revenue comes from the sale of our editorial productions, other than potential financial investments. We never make use of advertising nor provide any consultancy services.
Based in Paris, Indigo Publications’ primary vocation is to provide its readers, through the work of its journalists, with information that is of high quality, balanced, checked and reliable. Its publications – renowned online media sites – are:
- AfricaIntelligence.fr, CPPAP No.: 1220 W 90644
- AfricaIntelligence.com, CPPAP No.: 1220 W 92894
- IntelligenceOnline.fr, CPPAP No.: 1220 W 90645
- IntelligenceOnline.com, CPPAP No.: 1220 W 92895
- LaLettreA.fr, CPPAP No.: 1220 W 90643
B. Purpose of the charter
The aim of the present charter is to specify the commitments, duties and principles that govern the Indigo Publication’s editorial approach. These conditions are essential for the company to properly function. Each journalist at the company is given a copy of this charter.
C. Adhesion to the Munich Declaration of the Duties and Rights of Journalists
Indigo Publications is a member of the French online independent media union, Syndicat de la presse indépendante d’information en ligne (SPIIL). As such, the company has accepted to comply with the rules of the SPIIL’s good practices guidelines. This completes the Munich Declaration on the duties and rights of journalists that SPIIL members undertake to respect (see appendix*).
D. Independence
Indigo Publications defines itself as an independent media company. It defends free and independent journalism and does not act in the service of third party interests or influence.