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IPI World Congress 2018 has ended

The International Press Institute (IPI) held its 2018 annual World Congress in Abuja, Nigeria from 21-23 June 2018. Under the theme “Why Good Journalism Matters”, the World Congress affirmed the indispensable role of quality media in building strong societies, showcasing investigative stories and projects that bring positive change to individuals and communities in Africa and around the world.

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Saturday, June 23 • 11:15 - 12:15
Under Press(ure): Covering Natural Resources and The Extractive Sector

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Oil, gas and mining as leading sources of wealth, corruption and conflict
Moderators
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Marty Steffens

Professor, University of Missouri
Marty Steffens is a professor and SABEW endowed chair at the University of Missouri School of Journalism, and has trained hundreds of journalists in more than 30 countries. In 2021 she was awarded the Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence, the university’s highest award for... Read More →

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avatar for Oludotun Babayemi
avatar for Umaru Fofana

Umaru Fofana

BBC Correspondent, FreeMedia Group CEO
Umaru Fofana has been a journalist for over 20 years and has reported from Asia, the United States and several countries in Africa. He is based in his native Sierra Leone where he works as a freelance journalist mainly for the BBC and Reuters. He co-owns the FreeMedia Group, which... Read More →
avatar for Khadija Sharife

Khadija Sharife

Africa Editor, OCCRP South Africa
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Saturday June 23, 2018 11:15 - 12:15 WAT
Hilton Hotel
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