The Evens Journalism Prize 2021 | Geopolitics
The Evens Journalism Prize 2021 | Geopolitics is awarded to Giacomo Zandonini.
The Evens Journalism Prize carries an award of €15,000 for established journalists who have made an outstanding contribution to making Europe more comprehensive and accessible to a broad audience. For its 2021 Geopolitics edition, the prize focussed on contemporary dynamics in the European region, its power plays, geographical characteristics and recent history.
The Laureate
Giacomo Zandonini's work reveals the often complex connections between European policy and conflict in West Africa and the Sahel. His articles explore issues such as migration and mobility, human trafficking, and the ways politics shape the EU's response.
He is a contributor to La Repubblica, Internazionale, L'Espresso, Mediapart, The Guardian, Al Jazeera, The New Humanitarian, Paris Match, The Guardian, Der Spiegel, Domani, and De Correspondent. As a consultant and field researcher, he has worked with Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime, Privacy International, Open Society Foundations and many others.
Jury statement
The jury of the Evens Journalism Prize | Geopolitics has decided unanimously to recognise Giacomo Zandoni for his outstanding contributions in analysing European policy-making and its connection to and impact on West African countries.
Working at the intersection of migration, borders and EU policy, Zandonini possesses a unique talent for identifying thorny yet unexplored geopolitical questions and decoding them through the juxtaposition of official narratives and human histories. With his thorough approach and in-depth investigations, he connects dots in unexpected ways, drawing together seemingly disjointed strands into a close and coherent narrative. His ability to integrate a remarkable set of references and information, ranging from data analysis and infographics to multimedia, has contributed to the development of a compelling and authoritative voice.
The international expert jury was impressed by Zandonini's dedication to demonstrating the importance of specific stories and connecting readers to complex subjects. His work clearly demonstrates how important journalism is in understanding urgent issues.
The Evens Journalism Prize 2021 | Geopolitics is awarded to Giacomo Zandonini.
The Evens Journalism Prize carries an award of €15,000 for established journalists who have made an outstanding contribution to making Europe more comprehensive and accessible to a broad audience. For its 2021 Geopolitics edition, the prize focussed on contemporary dynamics in the European region, its power plays, geographical characteristics and recent history.
The Laureate
Giacomo Zandonini's work reveals the often complex connections between European policy and conflict in West Africa and the Sahel. His articles explore issues such as migration and mobility, human trafficking, and the ways politics shape the EU's response.
He is a contributor to La Repubblica, Internazionale, L'Espresso, Mediapart, The Guardian, Al Jazeera, The New Humanitarian, Paris Match, The Guardian, Der Spiegel, Domani, and De Correspondent. As a consultant and field researcher, he has worked with Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime, Privacy International, Open Society Foundations and many others.
Jury statement
The jury of the Evens Journalism Prize | Geopolitics has decided unanimously to recognise Giacomo Zandoni for his outstanding contributions in analysing European policy-making and its connection to and impact on West African countries.
Working at the intersection of migration, borders and EU policy, Zandonini possesses a unique talent for identifying thorny yet unexplored geopolitical questions and decoding them through the juxtaposition of official narratives and human histories. With his thorough approach and in-depth investigations, he connects dots in unexpected ways, drawing together seemingly disjointed strands into a close and coherent narrative. His ability to integrate a remarkable set of references and information, ranging from data analysis and infographics to multimedia, has contributed to the development of a compelling and authoritative voice.
The international expert jury was impressed by Zandonini's dedication to demonstrating the importance of specific stories and connecting readers to complex subjects. His work clearly demonstrates how important journalism is in understanding urgent issues.