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Role of radio in digital age discussed at OSCE–supported International Media Forum in Bishkek
Publishing date: 6 May 2016
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Media freedom and development
BISHKEK, 6 May 2016 – The role of radio in the digital age was the focus of an OSCE-supported International Media Forum held today in Bishkek, with the aim of exchanging experiences between representatives of local and foreign radio stations and introducing participants to new technologies for developing radio broadcasting in Kyrgyzstan...
OSCE Centre marks World Press Freedom Day by supporting quiz night for Kyrgyz journalists
Publishing date: 3 May 2016
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Media freedom and development
BISHKEK, 3 May 2016 – The OSCE Centre in Bishkek with the Kyrgyz Media Support Centre and Media Policy Institute, today marked World Press Freedom Day in Bishkek by conducting a quiz night for 75 Kyrgyz journalists, with the fun and games aiming to promote the ideas of free and independent media among the participants.
Threats to free flow of information discussed at OSCE–supported regional media conference in Bishkek
Publishing date: 30 March 2016
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Countering terrorism, Media freedom and development
BISHKEK, 30 March 2016 – Co-operation between the media and civil society in countering threats to the free flow of information and in promoting transparency and accountability were the focus of a two-day regional media conference, which ended today in Bishkek. The conference was organized by the OSCE Academy, in co-operation with the OSCE Centre in Bishkek, Internews–Kyrgyzstan and the Soros Foundation in Kyrgyzstan...
Digital transformation, Internet freedom in spotlight at Central Asian Media Conference in Tajikistan
Publishing date: 20 November 2015
Content type: Press release
DUSHANBE, 20 November 2015- After a two-day discussion on digitalization and its impact on media freedom and pluralism in Central Asia, participants of the 17th Central Asian Media Conference in Dushanbe, adopted a set of recommendations to help foster independent and pluralistic media in the context of digital transition (the recommendations will be available shortly)...
OSCE Centre in Bishkek supports regional eco-journalism festival in Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 16 October 2015
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
OSH, Kyrgyzstan, 16 October 2015- The OSCE Centre in Bishkek is organizing the regional eco-journalism festival in Osh, southern Kyrgyzstan on 15 and 16 October 2015 with the aim of promoting environmental journalism in the Fergana Valley and raising public awareness of environmental issues and effective environmental management...
OSCE Centre trains Kyrgyz journalists on reporting on international terrorism and their role in countering violent extremism
Publishing date: 15 October 2015
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Countering terrorism, Media freedom and development
OSH, Kyrgyzstan, 16 October 2015 – A two-day OSCE–supported pilot training course for journalists on the role of media in countering violent extremism that lead to terrorism) and effective reporting on international terrorism ended today in Osh, southern Kyrgyzstan, with participants having examined various methodologies and exploring how to enhance interactions between national security agencies and the media...
Media’s role in reporting on violent extremism and international terrorism discussed at OSCE-supported training in Bishkek
Publishing date: 29 September 2015
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Countering terrorism, Media freedom and development
BISHKEK, 29 September 2015 – The Kyrgyz State Committee of National Security, in co-operation with the OSCE Centre in Bishkek and the Development Fund for spiritual culture "Yyman" held a one-day training course for media representatives on their role in reporting on countering violent extremism and international terrorism...