After almost 50 years of dictatorship Myanmar is moving towards democracy and the country's media landscape is undergoing significant changes. At a conference in Yangon experts discussed challenges and opportunities.
The Libyan government is aiming to reform its state broadcasting system. In early June, the country's interim president, Dr. Giuma Atigha, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Deutsche Welle's DW Akademie.
Two DW Akademie events held in Bonn and Berlin took an in-depth look at Pakistan’s media environment. The focus was on journalists’ working conditions and the challenges they face.
Sharpening awareness of how women's topics are handled in the Arab media – that was the focus of DW Akademie’s regional workshop held in Bahrain. Radio host Mahida Al Sulimani from Oman was among the 13 participants.
Investigating complex business and consumer issues and writing about them in an interesting manner can be difficult. Ten journalists from five countries attending a DW Akademie workshop have taken up the challenge.
Many South Sudanese have little access to independent news sources but that is about to change. Patrick Leusch, head of International Cooperation, tells how DW Akademie is helping to develop the country's media sector.
David Olmos writes about flags flying at half-mast in Nicaragua.
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