Countries: Madagascar
On completion of the training, discussions, debates and analyses provided for in the 1-day programme, the 240 male and female journalists will have acquired the skills and resources required to understand and apply the Communication Code
Fesmedia Africa's 2010 media barometer reveals that the journalism training at the University of Antananarivo does not include refresher programmes even though graduating students experience difficulties due to pedagogical shortcomings and gaps in the content of the initial training programmes. Furthermore, among the media professionals, the vast majority (more than 700) are trained on the job. One consequence of this is the plethora of articles based on sensationalism and a dull report of facts. This project aims to strengthen the capacity of a national pool of instructors from 6 public...
Madagascar has been suffering from an unresolved political crisis since 2009 which has resulted in declining economic and human rights indicators and a widening communications gap between the Malagasy population and its leaders. With no mechanisms to ask for information, or hold their leaders to account, the population remains marginalised and disenfranchised from the democratic process with negative impacts on local governance. In the rural south in particular, where almost three quarters of the population are not literate, poorly educated and isolated, radio is the only source of...
In Madagascar, there is an urgent need for a new generation of journalists capable of adapting to the context of local development. The University of Antananarivo's Interdisciplinary and Professional Training Department (DIFP) is committed to addressing this need, in line with its status as a UNESCO Potential Centre of Reference In Madagascar. This project will see the development of a high-level professional programme of study and research in economic journalism, based on the UNESCO Model Curricula. The resulting Masters-2 programme aims not only to train experts in the production of...
Madagascar enjoys a diverse and pluralized media landscape which in recent times has been dominated by radio. There are currently around 300 public and privately owned radio stations, providing a space where different voices and viewpoints can be heard. Unfortunately however, the professionalism of local radio stations is compromised by a severe lack of trained personnel, with the majority of radio journalists being trained on-the-job and deprived of any formal professional training. This project will attempt to help remedy the situation by providing training in all aspects of radio...
Madagascar has a liberal policy towards the media, which has fostered the development of media pluralism and diversity. Currently, Madagascar boasts 198 public and private radio stations, 25 public and private television channels, and 28 newspapers (dailies, weeklies and monthlies). The online media, too, is a growth sector, with considerable potential for further development. With regard to reliable archive sources, the Malagasy media suffers from a lack of specialist professionals coupled with insufficient national coverage. Currently, skills are acquired either on the job, or through...
Period: 1999-2001
Project approved in 1998.
Project approved in 1996.
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