Iraq ranks as the fourth most corrupt state in the world. Officials routinely steal resources, thereby robbing Iraqis of opportunities to improve the lives of their families and communities. Investigative journalism exposes corruption, enhances transparency and makes officials accountable to the people, all of which leads to the improved performance of government institutions. However, the majority of Baghdad’s media organisations lack the capacity to professionally investigate the actions of government. This project will therefore train 40 local (female) journalists from regional media...
Countries: Iraq
This project aims to upgrade the skills of 90 local journalists from regional media houses in the provinces of southern Iraq (Basra, Maysan and Thee Qar), in the field of investigative journalism. This will raise the proficiency and professionalism of local reporters in accordance with international modern standards of investigative reporting. The project also aims to create a network of investigative reporters based initially on the participation of the 90 journalists who will receive training.
Transparency International reports Iraq to be the fourth most corrupt state in...
Media is a powerful tool in promoting peace-building activities by challenging misperceptions and promoting tolerance, collaboration and reconciliation between conflicting parties across all levels of society. Following the collapse of the Former Regime, Iraq has seen the emergence of a vibrant new media community which in recent years has played a highly active role in the conflict. However, many of its media outlets are owned by political parties and have been used as propaganda tools in an attempt to advance the parties' own agendas, whilst other independent outlets have received...
Period: 1999-2000
