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Media and Society Programme

Campaign to improve media coverage of social issues by promoting professional connections between journalists, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). Goal is to help public and private organizations understand the media and deal with them professionally. Activities include seminars; training workshops; and networking between CSOs, NGOs and journalists.

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Rural Journalists Skills Development Programme

Rural journalists in Pakistan receive basic training in news gathering, writing and transmission; social and development issues; and journalistic duties, rights and ethics. Workshops have taken place in areas such as Tharparkar, Dera Ismail Khan, Swat, Dir, Chitral and Skardu.

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Asia Media Summit

Broadcast and other media professionals, scholars and stakeholders meet in Asia and exchange perspectives on broadcasting and information. All media professionals welcome. Website includes photos from previous summits.  

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Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD)

Regional inter-governmental organization working in electronic media development with countries of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP). Focuses on topics including globalization, cultural diversity, technology, public service broadcasting, peace journalism and conflict resolution, women’s and gender issues and HIV/AIDS. Hosted by the Government of Malaysia. Members in the Middle East, Asia […]

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Asia Pacific Journalism Centre (APJC)

Independent nonprofit promoting informed and ethical reporting, increased roles for women and diverse populations in the media and improved understanding between peoples of the Asia Pacific region. Conducts professional development programs with media practitioners in Asia and the Pacific. Based in Melbourne.

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HATUA TV Talk Show

13-part series aired on national television in Kenya and produced each year by the students of The Mohamed Amin Foundation. Show is a platform for Kenyans to speak out on human rights issues. Programmes include 5-minute, researched feature story to focus the discussion; a host; a 30-to-50-person audience; a special guest; and a live, nine-piece band. Students shoot […]

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MoFORCE Training for Television & Film

Training course teaching professional skills and techniques in multimedia communication, broadcast video production and film. Instruction combines theory and hands-on training. Offers one to three years of diploma courses.

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The Mohamed Amin Foundation

Foundation formed to memorialize African journalist Mohamed Amin. Focuses on training media students from around Africa in technology and film in order to improve communication in Africa and address new technological challenges.

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