Sunday, October 30, 2011

Tips from Bob Woodward on Investigative Journalism

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Media Ethics on YouTube

CIME Public Trust survey - What does the public think of the press?

Media Ethics Cine - media ethics short video contest

Winner video of the Media Ethics Cine - the first media ethics short video contest of the Center for International Media Ethics (CIME). Created by Alexandru Lupica from Romania.

Holding the Audience Accountable: Twitter and Ethics Online

After Kayne West drew media attention for proclaiming at the VMA awards that Beyonce should have won instead of Taylor Swift, Twitter and other social media websites erupted in such a chorus of criticism that President Obama himself called West a “jackass.” What is the role of social media in journalism today and how much accountability should rest with websites such as Twitter and Facebook? And if they are largely accountable, are users socially responsible to uphold the same code of ethics that professional journalists are expected to adhere by?

Social Responsibility in a Media Organization: Pakistan

Pakistan’s SAMAA TV is an example of a media company taking social responsibility, in this case to help fight polio. Not only is SAMAA “providing minute to minute” news, but also says it’s the most “socially responsible” media company in the country. SAMAA has strong ties with its audience and in collaboration encourages new projects and innovation in Pakistan. Is this approach to social responsibility effective for a media organization, and what other methods might one imagine implementing?

What does ‘Off the Record’ mean?

Tucker Carlson, an American talk show host, interviews Gerri Peev on why she chose to report an off-the-record comment made by former Obama advisor Samantha Power about campaign rival Hilary Clinton. Carlson and Peev debate American and British journalistic views of “off the record.” Peev put an “off the record” comment on the record, arguing it was her responsibility to report the strongly-expressed opinion of someone advising the potential next President of the United States. Do you agree with her defense?

One Guide Through the Maze

Reuters Global Editor for Ethics Dean Wright walks viewers through the basics of the Reuters Handbook, now available online for students, journalists and professors. In the brief tour he explains how and why it’s an important tool for keeping the trust of Reuters’ audiences. What do you know about the ethics codes of your past or previous professional journalism organization? Are there any points in those codes with which you disagree?

Investigative Journalism 101

Veteran Washington Post investigative journalist Bob Woodward discusses the importance of fact-checking and getting his “a** out of the chair” to avoid complacency in reporting news stories. What does complacency mean in journalism, and what are some of its dangers?

Rwanda and the Ethics of “Ambushing”

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The narrator uses the “Potter Box” ethics model to study the case of an NBC News program profiling an alleged Rwandan war criminal. The video’s producers allege that NBC was guilty of creating a story with the assistance of the Rwandan government rather than reporting it. Neither “ambushing” nor acting independently of sources are considered ethical journalistic practices. Do you know of other cases when this error has been made in reporting?

Digital Tampering: Are We Really in the Picture?

Digital tampering compromises the historical integrity of truth in documentation. The video’s makers offer some compelling examples and some controversial practices to make their point: placed in the wrong editorial hands, any photo these days can be altered digitally to make the means fit the ends. Have you ever seen a photo published by the news, tampered or not, that should have been presented differently?

The Listening Post - The 'hearts and minds' of Operation Moshtarak - Part 2

The IMMI, Icelandic Modern Media Initiative, has received attention world-wide for its "simple and ambitious" intentions. It aims to be a holistic media law that would make Iceland the most progressive country for journalists, protecting them from strong libel laws, and thus making the northern state a safe haven for investigative journalists.

The law developed in reaction to public outrage in Iceland over being denied information about banking and political fall-outs. IMMI will endeavor to protect freedom of expression for journalists, particularly by providing more protections for sources and whistle-blowers.

The IMMI has a number of unique features that make it relevant on a global scale. With an eye to producing a high level of standards, it incorporates and compares international media codes world-wide. Additonally, the IMMI's proposal notably calls for a server to be based in Iceland that would host sensitive content available world-wide, and kept "out of reach" from repressive governments.

If this initiative were to become law, proponents believe that it would only improve Iceland's economy by attracting foreign investors as well as increasing employment, growth, and government transparency.

The law will be voted on by Members of Parliament in April and May. If the IMMI were to pass, this could possibly put Iceland back in the higher ranks of freedom of expression, world-wide.

Thursday, October 27, 2011

PPC, AGAHI conduct workshop for journalists | The News Tribe

PPC, AGAHI conduct workshop for journalists

By Fida Khattak - Oct 27th, 2011

Peshawar: Peshawar Press Club along with Khyber Union of Journalists and Mishal Pakistan, a strategic communication policy design social enterprise in collaboration with the Center for International Media Ethics, Zigron Training, Center for Investigative Journalists in Bosnia-Sarajevo, Faith Matters conducted a workshop on Investigative Journalism and Responsible Reporting at the Peshawar Press Club today. The workshop was attended by more than 50 press club members.

The initiative, known as Agahi covered areas such as; Investigative Journalism, Media Ethics, Anti-Money-Laundering and Terrorist Organisation Funding, Journalism and Society, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa and the Millennium Development Goals, Reporting in Terrorism and Conflict, Social Media and Safety Training.

Talking to the gathering of the members of media, Saiful Islam Saifi, president of the Peshawar Press Club, expressed his gratitude for creating an opportunity for the journalists and emphasised the need for more training and assured his support from the press club for improving the state of media in Peshawar. He said, “there is a need to upgrade the skills of the journalists on new media tools such as social media and crowd sourcing journalism”. He further said that, “the Peshawar Press Club works for the capacity building and skill development of its members by organizing different professional courses”.

On a skype video link David Brewer-based out of London and founder of media-helping-media organization, emphasised on applying the public interest test to journalists, which discussed the role of governments and charity organizations in pursuing the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). He stressed that journalists must read the MDGs with same skepticism that they treat every other beat. Brewer is one of the pioneers in media development. He has been the founding managing director of BBC News Online Service and the CNN.

Shaukat Khattak, a senior journalist and chairman of the capacity building committee of the Peshawar Press Club, also expressed that the Peshawar Press Club realises the importance of promoting journalism that covers the political and the socio-economic system. He encouraged the need of training provided to the journalists for a better outcome.

Puruesh Chaudhary, Ambassador to Pakistan on Media Ethics on behalf of the Center for International Media Ethics (CIME) emphasized on the formulation of a unified ethics policy for the entire journalistic community to be adopted, implemented and adhered to counter special interest groups and sensationalism. The session dealt with the problems being faced by journalists, which also underscored the need for a joint code of conduct for reporters and cameramen.

Ali Hazrat Bacha, Senior Vice President of the Khyber Union of Journalists raised issues such as lack of training, non-supportive management, unavailability of basic resources, pressure groups, wages and the absence of a unified code of conduct. Ali Hazrat Bacha, Senior Vice President of the Khyber Union of Journalists raised similar concerns and stressed over the lack of resources and support from stakeholders on investigative journalism.

Mishal Pakistan Chief Executive Officer, Amir Jahangir in his closing remarks announced two scholarships in collaboration with the Peshawar Press Club who wish to enroll for the Masters Programme in Mass Communication, Journalism or Media Studies at any public sector universities or any other degree awarding institution in Peshawar and other parts of KPK. The Peshawar Press Club will help Mishal in identifying the most deserving candidate for this scholarship.

Agahi, aims to utilize institutionalized, sustainable media structures in Pakistan to raise the bar of journalistic standards through training to increasing responsible, balanced reporting and investigative journalism. The initiative is being carried in collaboration with the press clubs in Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa, Baluchistan and Azad Kashmir; In these series of interactions with the stakeholders a special Journalism Awards is being created to identify the most respectful and responsible journalists in investigative journalism.

Mishal has an MoU with the Peshawar Press Club to perform due role in promoting educational, literary, cultural and sports activities in the society. With the emergence of new conflict zones in the region, efforts have being made to convert Peshawar Press Club into a modern media complex, equipped with technological gadgets and professional kits to ensure unhindered flow of information to the world.

Before the establishment of Peshawar Press Club some 45 years ago, the journalists used to sit and attend press conferences in a single room allocated in famous Deans Hotel. It was in 2001, when the first-ever separate building for the Peshawar Press Club was constructed. Apart from being a cultural and welfare oriented body of the journalists, the Peshawar Press Club is also known as a symbol of democracy and freedom of press, as all the political parties, civil society organizations are provided equal opportunities to present their view points on any issue to the world.

Mishal, launched in 2003, has been engaged with some of the most dynamic organizations in the region to develop their communication strategy and solutions for better understand and creating synergies between different entities.

Mishal has been at the forefront of communications solutions and is actively pursuing to improve the state of media and journalism in Pakistan.

The team behind Mishal has been developing, creating and managing media entities and content for the last 20 years at various platforms. Taking this initiative to the next level Mishal has been actively pursuing to build the capacity of the media in creating better understanding the issues in global perspective.

Mishal has undertaken the task to build the capacity of the press clubs and associations in Pakistan by creating a knowledge-sharing learning platform, AGAHI, for the media and journalists across Pakistan. The initiative will build the capacity through interactive workshops, conferences, collaborative thinking and media and journalism awards for the professionals in the field of journalism and media.

Workshop on Investigative Journalism, responsible reporting

Staff Reporter

Thursday, October 27, 2011, Ziqad 28, 1432

Peshawar—Peshawar Press Club (PPC) along with Khyber Union of Journalists and Mishal Pakistan, a strategic communication policy design social enterprise in collaboration with the Center for International Media Ethics, Zigron Training, Center for Investigative Journalists in Bosnia-Sarajevo, Faith Matters conducted a workshop on Investigative Journalism and Responsible Reporting at the PPC on Tuesday. The workshop was attended by more than 50 journalists.

The initiative, known as Agahi covered areas such as; Investigative Journalism, Media Ethics, Anti-Money-Laundering and Terrorist Organisation Funding, Journalism and Society, Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa and the Millennium Development Goals, Reporting in Terrorism and Conflict, Social Media and Safety Training.

Talking to the gathering of the members of the media, Mr. Saif ul Islam Saifi, President of the Peshawar Press Club, expressed his gratitude for creating an opportunity for the journalists and emphasized the need for more training and assured his support from the press club for improving the state of media in Peshawar. He said, “there is a need to upgrade the skills of the journalists on new media tools such as social media and crowd sourcing journalism”.

He further said that, “the Peshawar Press Club works for the capacity building and skill development of its members by organizing different professional courses”.

On a skype video link David Brewer-based out of London and founder of media-helping-media organization, emphasized on applying the public interest test to journalists, which discussed the role of governments and charity organizations in pursuing the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). He stressed that journalists must read the MDGs with same skepticism that they treat every other beat. Mr. Brewer is one of the pioneers in media development. He has been the founding managing director of BBC News Online Service and the CNN.com.

Shaukat Khattak, senior journalist and chairman of the capacity building committee of the Peshawar Press Club, also expressed that the Peshawar Press Club realizes the importance of promoting journalism that covers the political and the socio-economic system. He encouraged the need of training provided to the journalists for a better outcome.

Mishal announces two scholarships for working journalists | Pakistan News

Mishal announces two scholarships for working journalists

Peshawar, Peshawar Press Club along with Khyber Union of Journalists and Mishal Pakistan, a strategic communication policy design social enterprise in collaboration with the Center for International Media Ethics, Zigron Training, Center for Investigative Journalists in Bosnia-Sarajevo, Faith Matters conducted a workshop on Investigative Journalism and Responsible Reporting at the Peshawar Press Club on Tuesday. The workshop was attended by more than 50 journalists.

The initiative, known as Agahi covered areas such as; Investigative Journalism, Media Ethics, Anti-Money-Laundering and Terrorist Organisation Funding, Journalism and Society, Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa and the Millennium Development Goals, Reporting in Terrorism and Conflict, Social Media and Safety Training.

Talking to the gathering of the members of the media, Mr. Saif ul Islam Saifi, President of the Peshawar Press Club, expressed his gratitude for creating an opportunity for the journalists and emphasized the need for more training and assured his support from the press club for improving the state of media in Peshawar.

He said, “there is a need to upgrade the skills of the journalists on new media tools such as social media and crowd sourcing journalism. He further said that, “the Peshawar Press Club works for the capacity building and skill development of its members by organizing different professional courses.

On a skype video link David Brewer-based out of London and founder of media-helping-media organization, emphasized on applying the public interest test to journalists, which discussed the role of governments and charity organizations in pursuing the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

He stressed that journalists must read the MDGs with same skepticism that they treat every other beat. Mr. Brewer is one of the pioneers in media development. He has been the founding managing director of BBC News Online Service and the CNN.com.

Mr. Shaukat Khattak, senior journalist and chairman of the capacity building committee of the Peshawar Press Club, also expressed that the Peshawar Press Club realizes the importance of promoting journalism that covers the political and the socio-economic system. He encouraged the need of training provided to the journalists for a better outcome.

The session dealt with the problems being faced by journalists, which also underscored the need for a joint code of conduct for reporters and cameramen.

Ali Hazrat Bacha, Senior Vice President of the Khyber Union of Journalists raised issues such as lack of training, non-supportive management, unavailability of basic resources, pressure groups, wages and the absence of a unified code of conduct. Ali Hazrat Bacha, raised similar concerns and stressed over the lack of resources and support from stakeholders on investigative journalism.

The initiative is being carried in collaboration with the Press Clubs in Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa, Baluchistan and Azad Kashmir; In these series of interactions with the stakeholders a special Journalism Awards is being created to identify the most respectful and responsible journalists in investigative journalism.

Mishal has an MoU with the Peshawar Press Club to performs due role in promoting educational, literary, cultural and sports activities in the society.

With the emergence of new conflict zones in the region, efforts have being made to convert Peshawar press club into a modern media complex, equipped with technological gadgets and professional kits to ensure unhindered flow of information to the world.

Apart from being a cultural and welfare oriented body of the journalists, the Peshawar Press Club is also known as a symbol of democracy and freedom of press, as all the political parties, civil society organizations are provided equal opportunities to present their view points on any issue to the world.