Reports and policies

Check out our most recent publications here.

• Data Protection Reports (German)
• Annual Reports

• Strategic Plan 2022-2025 (downloadable below):
  According to Paragraph 4a of the DW Act, DW (Deutsche Welle) is required to independently develop a strategic plan for a period of four years, utilizing all relevant information and assessments for its mission. In this strategic plan, DW outlines its program objectives, key projects, and their prioritization for fulfilling its duties, broken down by target regions, target groups, distribution channels, and types of offerings. Additionally, it details how it contributes to the training and further education of media professionals, particularly within the framework of international development cooperation and the promotion of foreign relations. The strategic plan is approved by DW's Broadcasting Council, with the consent of the Administrative Board and incorporating feedback from the German Bundestag, the Federal Government, and the interested public.

• Evaluation Report 2021 (German) (downloadable below):
  The Evaluation Report assesses DW's multimedia journalistic offerings in accordance with Paragraph 4c of the DW Act. It demonstrates how DW pursues the goals formulated in its Strategic Plan and what usage, quality, and acceptance it has achieved in the process. The assessment is based on numerous quantitative analyses, representative surveys, and acceptance studies. The evaluation results are incorporated into the Strategic Plan for the following years. This ensures that DW continuously adapts its offerings to the most important changes in the markets.

• General Management compensation, tariff structures and wage transparency (German) (downloadable below)