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Strengthening independent and high quality journalism in Ecuador through investigative reporting and ethical standards

Year when project approved: 
2014
Approved budget: 
US$22 000.00

Ecuador has recently approved a Communications Law that restricts the exercise of free expression. In order to minimize this Law's potential for self-censorship and external interference and to build a culture of high-quality journalism, this project will train journalism students, journalists and media leaders on best practices (including self-regulation, transparency and high ethical standards).

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Full project description: 
Full implementation report: 
Project details
IPDC Bureau meeting nº: 
58

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Project scope:

Budget
Budget code: 
354GLO50002.73

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Beneficiary
Beneficiary name: 
Universidad de los Hemisferios
Beneficiary description: 

The Universidad de los Hemisferios (University of the Hemispheres) is a legal entity of private law, autonomous, non-profit and of social interest. Its primary residence is located in the Metropolitan District of Quito, Ecuador. It was approved by the National Congress of the Republic of Ecuador on 5 May 2004, and created by Act No. 2004-36 of the Republic, published in Official Gazette No. 345 of 31 May. It owes its name to the vocation of service to national development and universal opening. Born in Ecuador, a country located in the Northern and Southern hemispheres, it is open to all continents in both hemispheres. It has an educational style that is fed by creativity, originality and relevance, serving Ecuador’s higher education. With a view to achieve national and Latin American integration with an international projection, through a strong academic and human formation based on transcendent values and ethics, the university aims to train, for professional life, full human beings, scientifically competent and honest entrepreneurs committed to the future of the country, strengthening national identity in the multicultural context, the affirmation of democracy, human rights, and the defense and protection of the environment. The Communication School of the university seeks that its graduates acquire a responsible and free personality, with criteria about fairness of their actions and of communication processes of society. These graduates are professionals at the service of society looking for and communicating the truth, who promote the dignity of people by respecting freedom of expression, right to information and freedom of the pres. They are able to produce written and audiovisual content and perform in social media - print, radio, television, Internet and new digital media, both as leaders and communication actors in journalistic media companies, audiovisual entertainment, advertising, and strategic consultancies.

Beneficiary address: 
Paseo de la Universidad nº 300 y Juan Díaz (Urb. Iñaquito Alto), Quito

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Beneficiary phone: 
(593-2) 382-8670
Location and contacts
UNESCO

UNESCO Field Office:

Project contacts: 

Daniel López, Dean of the Communication School at Universidad de los Hemisferios

Project place: 
Ecuador: Quito, Guayaquil and Cuenca
Follow-up and achievments
Summary of the project implementation: 

The following activities took place: 1. One workshop held in the city of Quito on July 28th, 29th and 30th, with the assistance of 18 journalists. Workshop focused on: Quality of media content; Media credibility in Ecuador; Assessment of Internet consumption in Ecuador; Quality of digital journalism in Ecuador. 2. One workshop held in the city of Quito on July 31st, with the assistance of 12 media directors. Workshop focused on: Quality of media content; Media credibility in Ecuador; Assessment of Internet consumption in Ecuador; Quality of digital journalism in Ecuador. 3. One workshop held in the city of Quito on August 1st, with the assistance of 14 social communications students from Universidad de los Hemisferios and other universities. Workshop focused on: Media credibility in Ecuador; Quality of digital journalism in Ecuador; Quality of media content. 4. One workshop held in the city of Guayaquil on August 4th and 5th, with the assistance of 15 journalists.Workshop focused on: Quality of media content; Media credibility in Ecuador; Assessment of Internet consumption in Ecuador; Quality of digital journalism in Ecuador. 5. One workshop held in the city of Cuenca on August 7th and 8th, with the assistance of 18 journalists. Workshop focused on: Quality of media content; Media credibility in Ecuador; Assessment of Internet consumption in Ecuador; Quality of digital journalism in Ecuador 2.0.