Conflict reporting fellowship opens to Asian journalists

Region :Asia and the Pacific

Country :None
Topic :Fellowships and Awards
22/05/2008

Asian journalists working in print, radio and television have until June 5 to apply for a conflict-reporting fellowship, in which participants will research conflict-related issues in Northeast India.

The fellowship, which will run from July 2008 to June 2009, is being offered by Panos South Asia, an institute that facilitates public discourse and debate in Asia.

Selected fellows will be provided editorial support by an advisory panel comprised of senior journalists and peace and conflict experts. They will also be provided financial support for travel and research. Women, journalists writing in local languages and persons from under-represented areas are encouraged to apply.

To learn more contact guwahati@panossouthasia.org or visit http://www.panossouthasia.org/Left_read.asp?leftStoryId=158&leftSectionId=2

Crisis reporting travel grants available

Region :Worldwide
Country :None
Topic :Conflict

21/05/2008
Throughout the year, the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting funds international travel costs associated with reporting projects on topics and regions of global importance, with an emphasis on issues that have gone unreported or under-reported in the mainstream American media.
Journalists of any nationality on staff at print or broadcast outlets as well as freelancers are eligible for support, as long as their proposed projects include a plan for distribution in the American mainstream media.

The amount of individual travel grants will depend on the specific project and detailed budget planning. Most awards fall in the range of US$3,000 to $10,000 but depending on project specifics may be as much as US$20,000.

Applications will be considered upon receipt, with an emphasis on making projects as timely and newsworthy as possible.

For more information, go to http://pulitzercenter.org/openmenu.cfm?id=7 or contact info@pulitzercenter.org.

Next Asia Media Summit explores media and development

Region :Asia and the Pacific
Country :Malaysia
Topic :Women, Human Rights, Access to Information
05/10/2007

The intersections of media and development – especially regarding issues like poverty, access to information, and women’s rights – will be discussed at the fifth Asia Media Summit, scheduled for May 27 and 28, 2008, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Organizers say the theme will focus on new media, their role in today’s media environment, and their impact on the news business. Discussion sessions will examine how the developing countries of Asia and Africa can connect with Europe, North America, and the rest of the developed world via these new media and other technology.

There is no registration fee for public service broadcasters, members, affiliates and partners of the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD). Registration for private networks, institutes, and individuals is US$600 and includes three nights’ accommodation at the summit hotel, three breakfasts, coffee breaks, two lunches, and one dinner, as well as all seminar materials. Registration of Malayasian private networks, institutes and individuals is MYR400 (about US$116) and includes all services and meals, but excludes accommodation.

For more information: http://www.aibd.org.my/conferences/ams/.

FRETILIN Secretary General in Angola

Luanda, the general secretary of East Timor's ruling FRETILIN [sic] party, Mári Alkatiri arrived Sunday evening in the country in light of the existing bilateral relations between that party and Angola's ruling MPLA party.

Mári Alkatiri did not speak to the press on his arrival, but promised to do so at the end of the four-day visit.

According to MPLA's secretary of the foreign affairs, Paulo Teixeira Jorge, who was at Luanda's "4 de Fevereiro" International Airport to welcome the East Timor’s politician, said that FRETILIN expressed interest to visit Angola to carry out an objective analysis of the current situation in East Timor, after the dramatic events that occurred.

The director of the department of foreign affairs, Nelo Rua was with Paulo Jorge at the airport.

Please view the original page at http://www.angolapress-angop.ao/noticia-e.asp?ID=620905