22/10/2008
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African journalists face the challenges of a media boom
By Renata Johnson, IJNet Writer
In the past two decades, media in Africa have flourished. Today, in spite of the challenges, a vibrant media environment is at the forefront of Africa's development. Read more >>
Amid pressure and harassment, Palestinian network remains independent
By Bassam Sebti, IJNet Arabic Editor
In spite of the pressure journalists face in the Palestinian territories, where “there is no understanding of a free and honest press,” a TV network has managed to stay independent. Read more >>
Webb on the Web: How NOT to Use Twitter
By Amy Webb, IJNet Digital Media Columnist
Twitter is definitely starting to take hold. This week, IJNet Digital Media Columnist Amy Webb wants to know if your news organization is using Twitter or other technologies for real-time coverage. Is Twittering a sensitive news event different from liveblogging? Read more >>
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Government advertising as a reward or punishment for media: Are you affected?
In countries around the world, governments have turned to using advertising to manipulate the media: Positive coverage equals more government ads; negative coverage leads to governments pulling their ads.
In many cases, government officials are making advertising payments directly to individual reporters.
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2009 World Press Photo contest calls for entries
The World Press Photo, a non-profit organization based in the Netherlands, is now inviting photojournalists and professional photographers to enter the 2009 World Press Photo contest.
Contest to honor best healthcare reporting
Journalists who cover health issues are invited to compete for the Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism, organized by the Association of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ).
Euro-Mediterranean journalists invited to compete in cultural dialogue competition
Working journalists who are nationals of one of the 37 Euro-Mediterranean countries are invited to apply for the Journalist Prize for Cultural Dialogue competition.
Film Festival calls on independent filmakers to submit works on human rights
Documentary and filmmakers worlwide, whose works focus on human rights, are invited to the 11th International Film Festival DerHumALC to be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina in May and June, 2009.
Human rights training workshop to be held in Geneva
English-speaking journalists are invited to apply for a series of training workshops on human rights issues that will be held in Geneva during the Human Rights Council session from December 1 to 5.
MBA program in Malaysia to train journalists in media leadership
A limited number of scholarships are available to journalists worldwide for an MBA degree in media and communication, based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for the 2009-2010 academic year. Deadline: November 15.
Tehran hosts tenth international radio festival
The tenth international radio festival will be held in Tehran, Iran from May 18 to May 20, 2009. Local and national radio stations can begin submitting their programs and podcasts November 30.
Asia-Pacific
Nominations invited for annual press freedom award
Individuals as well as professional and non-governmental organizations working in the media and human rights field are being invited to nominate themselves or other candidates for the Pakistan Press Foundation's (PPF) Third Annual Aslam Ali Press Freedom Award.
Eastern Europe-Central Eurasia
Distance course to launch for students in Central Asia
University students from Central Asia are being invited by Transitions Online (TOL) to participate in a two-week ethics/journalism distance learning course. Application deadline is November 5.
Registration open for foreign correspondence course in Prague
Young journalists and journalism students who are interested in becoming foreign correspondents can enroll in a training course from January 4 to 12, 2009 in Prague, Czech Republic.
Registration still open for Moscow magazine publishing conference
Magazine publishing executives and managers will gather to discuss cross-border opportunities at the Worldwide Magazine Marketplace, scheduled for November 6 and 7 in Moscow, Russia.
Journalists from Azerbaijan and Georgia invited to submit works to contest
Journalists from Azerbaijan and Georgia are being invited to participate in a six-month regional media investigations project, titled "Development of Media Investigations in Caucasus." The project will begin November 15.
Sub-Saharan Africa
Fellowship invites African journalists to work in Germany
Southern African journalists have the chance to compete for the Southern African-German Journalists‘ Bursary to work for two months in a media outlet in Germany.
Latin America
Brazilian prize opens registration for print, online media
Brazil’s society of engineers, Sae Brazil, has opened registration for the fourth edition journalism prize, which has the goal of stimulating the coverage of air, land and naval technology in the Brazilian press.
Investigative journalism workshop to focus on new methodologies
Venezuelan journalists are invited to a workshop that will provide training in investigative journalism, with emphasis on the latest methodologies and development of investigative projects. Deadline: October 24.
Middle East and North Africa
Press freedom center opened in Qatar
A new press freedom advocacy center recently opened in Doha, Qatar, by order of the country’s head of state, Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani.
Iran and Turkey to boost broadcasting cooperation
Iran and Turkey have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop closer media ties, according to the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU).