CS2: The role of the media: creating an enabling environment for cooperation ***ENDED
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9:45 AM - 12:00 PMTue
CS: Civil society, participation and media
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Host: Jane Baitwa
Co-Convenors: IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
Africa Water Journalists
Programme:
Prof. Seifeldin Abdalla NBI Executive Director : Welcome remarks and key issues
Paper presentations:
Emmanuele Fantini, IHE :Paper_A research on media narratives on the Nile and the GERD
Sylivester Domasa (Tanzania) :Paper_How Eastern African journalists really write about the NBI – re-thinking public service journalism
Frederik Mugira, Africa Water Journalists/InfoNile (tba) :Paper_Nile Media Awards: the importance of the awards and contribution to Nile cooperation ( a journalist's perspective)
Abebe Yirga Ayenalem :Keynote_Ethiopian Popular Songs on the Nile: from A’bay to the GERD
Moderator (Jane Batwa) : Discussion of presentations and additional contributions
Moderator: (Wubalem Fekade) : Panel Discussion
Panelists:
Francis Wajo, Nile-TAC South Sudan
Rehab Abd Almohsen, SciDev.net
Dr George Lugalambi
Panel question:
The media plays a key role in shaping public opinion on Nile Basin issues. How has this role manifested itself in the region, and has it so far been a source predominantly for cooperation or for conflict?
What can journalists do to capitalize on their role as information brokers and influencers of public opinion (in relation to Nile cooperation) in a maximized constructive way?
What are journalists limited by in their efforts to inform the public on Nile Basin issues? What can officials and institutions do to enable journalists in their role?
Floor discussions and conclusion
Moderator (Wubalem Fekade) : Question and answer and additional contributions
Closing by Sarah Bebb (GIZ) : Wrap up and key messages
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