Models of Muckraking: Supporting Investigative Journalism...
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Speakers examined the field’s key drivers and actors and discussed ways to professionalize the practice in developing and transitioning countries.
By the People: The Role of Citizen Journalism in the Information...
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Panelists explored the growth of citizen journalism, its impact on independent media, and the challenges for media development trainers.
Intercepting Democracy: Colombia’s Intelligence Service...
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
In his presentation, journalist and human rights activist Hollman Morris recounted the illegal actions undertaken by the DAS and discuss issues of political responsibility and the consequences for individual victims, civil society, and the state of democracy in Colombia. Mr. Morris proposed recommendations for addressing past abuses and reinforcing respect for the fundamental rights of citizens. Brandon Yoder provided comments.
Media in Transition: Coverage of the 2011 Election in Kyrgyzstan...
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Panelists examine the challenges to independent media leading up to Kyrgyzstan's October election and the outlook for press freedom in the wake of a decade of political instability and polarization.
Independent Media in East Africa: Democratic Pillar in Peril?
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
How do local media react when their fellow journalists come under attack? How can an independent press play its crucial role as a pillar of democracy and overcome challenges in places such as Sudan and South Sudan, Somalia, Uganda, Rwanda, and Kenya? The discussion examined the development of unions and media associations as well as the international donor community’s role in supporting independent media in East Africa.
Matching the Market and Model: The Business of Independent...
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
CIMA's panel discussion explored how the lack of management skills and inexperience in developing effective business models pose a significant risk to the sustainability of independent news media. The speakers outlined a variety of business models for media in several countries around the world and examined what lessons can be learned from those experiences.
Developing Independent Media as an Institution of Accountable...
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Speakers discuss the crucial role Independent media plays in underpinning good governance
License to Censor: The Use of Media Regulation to Restrict...
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Panelists discussed examples where regulation restricts media diversity or freedom of expression and provided recommendations for reform.
The Legal Enabling Environment for Independent Media
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
More than 70 people attended a roundtable discussion co-hosted by CIMA and Internews Network on media law in Egypt and Tunisia after the Arab Spring. The discussion explored how media assistance stakeholders are analyzing how reforms will affect the legal enabling environment for independent media as the two countries prepare for elections in the fall.
The Global Report on the Status of Women in the News Media
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
The discussion featured CIMA's The Global Report on the Status of Women in the News Media report research and findings, conducted over a two-year period, on women’s status globally in news media ownership, publishing, editing, and production, among other media jobs.
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