Events
11th Central Asia Media Conference
When
15 October 2009 (All day) - 16 October 2009 (All day)
Where
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Organized by
OSCE Centre in Bishkek, Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
Journalism education is the theme of this event, which will offer a forum for journalists from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan to exchange professional experiences and views.
Participants will explore existing opportunities to increase media professionalism, identify new challenges, particularly the influence of the modern information and communication technologies, discuss best practices in journalism education, and exchange experiences.
The conference will draft and adopt joint recommendations with the aim of transforming them into practical actions. Further needs for capacity-building and training, as well as concrete follow-up activities, will also be identified.