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Supporting Independent Media and Access to Independent Information in Belarus

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Sweden's Institute for Further Education of Journalists (Fojo Media Institute) has been offering training programmes in Belarus since 1997 in an effort to increase professionalism among Belarusian journalists and to strengthen independent media. Fojo has 2 local partners in Belarus: the Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ) and the Institute of Journalism at the Belarusian State University (BGU).
Communication Strategies

"Supporting Independent Media and Access to Independent Information in Belarus" offers a wide range of educational seminars for Belarusian journalists affiliated with BAJ as well as for the students and professors at BGU. These courses focus on topics such as political reporting, online journalism, radio and television training, and photojournalism. Fojo also provides special training for journalists who are about to become professional trainers. As a part of the exchange with BGU, Belarusian student journalists are invited to Sweden to study the role of news media in a functioning democracy.

Development Issues

Media Development.

Key Points

According to Fojo, independent media in Belarus live under harsh conditions. The totalitarian regime makes it difficult for independent voices to make themselves heard.

Partners

Fojo, BAJ, Institute of Journalism, BSU. Fojo's programmes in Belarus are financed by The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida).

Sources

Fojo website, BAJ website, and Institute of Journalism, BSU website - all accessed on March 30 2010.

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