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“Creating Partnershipsin Media Self-Regulation
for More Independence in Media and Faster Democratization
in the Eastern African Region”
The Norwegian Institute of Journalism, Fredrikstad, November 8th, 2007
by Jens Barland, Deputy Editor, Aftenposten
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The Initial Idea...
...at the Free Media Conference 2005:
Kenya: ”Yes, we need training and your experience in developing media’s self regulation in our country”
Norway: ”Yes, we will assist you in training members of Media Council, and share experience”
Wilfred Kiboro, formerCEO of Nation Media Group,Nairobi – East Africa largestmedia company.
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We described a project...• ...named ”Partners in Media’s Self Regulation”
• Kenya: Media Council of Kenya
• Norway: – The Norwegian Institute of Journalism – The Norwegian Media Association – The Association of Norwegian Editors – International Press Institute, the Norwegian branch
• Program: Exchange visits and training in Kenya
• Sponsor: The Norwegian Foreign Ministry
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We described a project...• ...named ”Partners in Media’s Self Regulation”
• Kenya: Media Council of Kenya
• Norway: – The Norwegian Institute of Journalism – The Norwegian Media Association – The Association of Norwegian Editors – International Press Institute, the Norwegian branch
• Program: Exchange visits and training in Kenya
• Sponsor: The Norwegian Foreign Ministry
Feedback: ”Turn it upside down!”
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The Media Council of Kenya Took the Leadership
• Established an organising committee
• Broadened up the perspective to East Africa and Scandinavia
• Cooperated with the Norwegian Embassy in Nairobi as a potential sponsor
Esther Kamweru, Secretary General of the Media Council of Kenya
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The Project Got a New Title- a New Approach
“Creating Partnerships
in Media Self-Regulation
for More Independence in Media
and Faster Democratization
in the Eastern African Region”
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Activity 1: Pilot Study VisitEsther on Study Visit to Norwayat Free Media Conference 2006
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Activity 1: Pilot Study VisitVisits to NRK, Aftenposten, Kragerø Blad,Media Association of Norway, Norad a.o.
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Activity 1: Pilot Study Visit...and safaris...
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Activity 2: Study Visit Delegation from Kenya,Tanzania, Uganda to Norway and Sweden
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Activity 2: Study Visit to NRK, Aftenposten, GöteborgsPosten, Media Ass., Pressombudsman,University .... a.o. and a safari...
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Activity 3: Conference on the Press Freedom Day: ”Eastern Africa Media @ the Crossroad Conference”
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Activity 3: Conference in Nairobi 3-4 May 2007
140 participants from 18 countries
Speaches, debates, status reports, networking
In connection with a WAPC-meeting
Sponsors: Norwegian Emb. + USAid + Unesco