Fragile States: The Role of Media and Communication
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Fragile states around the world demand international attention from both the diplomatic and development communities. They are states where governance tends to be weakest and development is most difficult to achieve. Media is often most vulnerable to cooption in these states. This discussion focused on the challenges and opportunities for media development in fragile states using Iraq, Afghanistan, Kenya, and Somalia as case studies.
U.S. Government Funding for Media Assistance: Trends and...
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Trends and Strategies Featuring: Peter Cary Author, U.S. Government Funding for Media Assistance: Trends and Strategies Meg Gaydosik USAID* Jeanne Bourgault Internews Mark Whitehouse IREX Moderated...
Governments, Gatekeepers and Journalists: What's Next in...
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
How do the complex power dynamics among governments, corporations, and citizens affect freedom of expression online? What is at stake in the debate on who regulates the Internet for journalists and press freedom advocates? The panel discussion was held at the National Press Club on Internet regulatory frameworks and the state of global Internet freedom ahead of World Press Freedom Day.
Journalists at the Forefront of Corporate Governance Reporting:...
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
In this discussion, panelists examined the media’s role as a watchdog, what constitutes good practice, and how reporting on corporate governance fits into overall development, democracy, and governance efforts.
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