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Join thousands of journalists worldwide on ICFJ's International Journalists' Network (IJNet). Take part in this week's discussion question, which asks: "Media Pluralism: Divisive or democratic?"
Use IJNet to connect with your journalist peers, answer discussions and polls, solicit professional training opportunities, post your own questions and even hunt for jobs. While it is not required, you are invited to register and create a profile on IJNet.
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 For decades, the International Center for Journalists’ International Journalism Exchange has brought experienced newspaper, broadcast or online editors from the developing world to the U.S. to observe how media are managed here.
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2007 IJE Fellows at the White House
From left to right: Joseph Raj of Malaysia, Christopher Gumunyu of Zimbabwe, Ramy Mansour of Syria, Ana Marie Pamintuan of the Philippines, Malkhaz Gagua of Georgia, Barbara Kaija of Uganda, Vitali Lipik of Belarus, Cheryl Springer of Guyana, Mark Oloo of Kenya, Evangelina Hernandez Duarte of Mexico, Anton Kazarin of Russia, and Basil Okoor of Jordan.
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Participants take part in a week-long orientation in Washington, D.C. where they attend seminars and workshops conducted by seasoned media executives, practitioners, and other experts, visit major U.S. newsrooms such as The Washington Post and USA Today, observe press-government relations, and learn about the fundamental principles and current trends of U.S. journalism. This year’s program—coming amid turmoil in the news industry—will focus on how news and information businesses are expanding their products with digital media. After their Washington orientation, the visitors will head to different parts of the country to work at news organizations that are building up their digital media presence. There, the visitors spend two weeks to gain hands-on, all-around knowledge and experience of U.S. newsroom operation and management, as well as exposure to the social and cultural life in a U.S. community. The visiting participants will reconvene in New York City, where the program concludes with a debriefing and evaluation. In addition, participants will visit major media organizations such as The New York Times and the Associated Press, and experience the vibrancy and cultural richness of the city.
Learn more about IJE's history!
The Latest from the Program
The 2009 IJE Fellows and the U.S. host news organizations for their fellowship are:
Assignment: Christian Science Monitor
Assignment: Voice of San Diego
Tegan Bedser, Senior Online Producer and Developer, Daily Dispatch, SOUTH AFRICA
Assignments: Spokesman-Review, Spokane WA & Seattle Times
Ivo Opletal, Editor-in-Chief, Naše Adresa Olomoucko, PPF Media, CZECH REPUBLIC
Assignment: Charlotte Observer
Shahin Hajiyev, Editor,Turan News Agency, AZERBAIJAN
Assignment: Asheville Citizen-Times
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A year ago, Mexican journalist Evangelina Hernández Duarte gave herself a goal: to get closer to local communities, believing that strong newspapers are the ones that become part of citizen’s every-day lives. A year later, she is more certain of her vision and knows that newspapers will overcome difficult times only if they look at big-news’ impact through the eyes of everyday people.
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Recipients include two Daniel Pearl Fellows from Pakistan who will visit leading Jewish publications in U.S.
Washington, D.C. – The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) announced on September 17 the 2008 participants in the International Journalism Exchange.
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 Read 2009 IJE Participant Shahin Abbasov's observations at voiceofsandiego.org!
Read the 2007 IJE Participant's blog!
I feel very fortunate to have been selected for such a wonderful program. It has opened my eyes to so much... and it was all worthwhile, every moment of it. Thanks is hardly adequate to convey my gratitude to you for all you have done.
- Cheryl Springer, Assistant Editor, Stabroek News, Guyana
2007 Program participant
I personally and professionally have benefitted immensely from the fellowship. The exposure will greatly impact on The New Vision and the Ugandan journalism...I was impressed by the attention to detail in organization and implementation. Also, the exposure was professionally enriching.
- Barbara Kaija, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, The New Vision, Uganda
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