IPI World Congress 2018: Full Schedule

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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IPI is a Vienna-based global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists. We are dedicated to furthering and safeguarding press freedom, protecting freedom of opinion and expression, promoting the free flow of news and information, and improving the practices of journalism.

09:30 WAT

Workshop: Covering Elections

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In cooperation with:
* International Media Support (IMS)
* UNESCO Regional office, Abuja
* Nigerian Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

This intensive one-day workshop aims to strengthen skills and insights for reporting on all aspects of elections, with a particular focus on Nigeria’s upcoming elections.

Registration for the workshop is closed.

Speakers

Ifeanyichukw Agoha

Deputy Director, Electoral Training and Coordinator, INEC Electoral Risk Management (ERM) Unit, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

Works with the Electoral Institute, INEC, Nigeria and presently a Deputy Director, Electoral Training and Coordinator, INEC Electoral Risk Management (ERM) Unit.He ha BA and MA degrees in Political Science and International Relations from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, (ABU) Nigeria... Read More →

Kwame Karikari

Former Executive Director, Media Foundation For West Africa (MFWA)

Professor Kwame Karikari is the former Executive Director of the MFWA. He has been for several years, a professor in journalism and mass communication at the School of Communication Studies at the University of Ghana. He has also been involved in training journalists in several... Read More →

Thursday June 21, 2018 09:30 - 16:00 WAT
UNESCO Regional Office, Abuja

Workshops

IPI World Congress 2018

09:30 WAT

Ifeanyichukw Agoha

Kwame Karikari

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