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Knight Center Holds Second Austin ForumKnight Center Holds Second Austin Forum
The Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas will hold its second annual Austin Forum on Journalism in the Americas, Feb. 13 and 14, 2004, at the University of Texas at Austin.
The forum will provide an opportunity for Latin American journalism organizations to exchange ideas, share experiences, and develop collaborative strategies for improving the quality of journalism in the Americas.
During the 2003 Austin Forum, journalists and professionals from eight countries and 20 organizations discussed the importance of ongoing journalism training programs, and the role of self-sustaining independent journalism organizations as catalysts for the improvement of journalism in the Americas. Several partnerships and collaborations resulted from the Forum.
The organizations that will attend the 2004 Austin Forum include:
*Argentine Journalism Forum (FOPEA)
*Association of Caribbean Media Workers
*Brazilian Association for Investigative Journalism (Abraji)
*Center for Journalism and Public Ethics (CEPET, Mexico)
*Latin American Journalism Center (CELAP), Panama
*Foundation for a New Iberoamerican Journalism (FNPI), Colombia
*Fundación Violeta Barrios de Chamorro
*GraciasVida Productions and Training, Guatemala.
*Inter-American Dialogue
*Inter American Press Association (IAPA)
*International Center for Journalists
*International Media Center, Florida International University
*Investigative Journalists-Mexico
*Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE)
*International Women's Media Foundation
*Press and Society Institute (IPYS), Peru
*John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
*Knight Center for Environmental Journalism, Michigan State University
*National Association of Hispanic Journalists
*Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression, Organization of American States
*Periodistas Frente a la Corrupción
*PeruPeriodista
*Trust for the Americas/OAS
*World Press Institute
Added Jan 13, 12:48, 2005
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