Deadline: 12-Apr-22
The Thomson Reuters Foundation has launched a call for applications for the Webinar Series 4 – Bridging Divides: Digital Literacy and Tech Access.
To help journalists strengthen their coverage of the digital divide, the Asian Development Bank and the Thomson Reuters Foundation are hosting a webinar on ‘Bridging Divides: Digital Literacy and Tech Access’.
This webinar will explore what is being done in Asia and the Pacific to increase access to digital devices, skills and the Internet, and how media is covering the solutions offered by social entrepreneurs.
With development challenges becoming ever more complex during COVID-19, the need for high-quality journalism to shed light on them has never been greater, especially in developing regions such as Asia and the Pacific.
Throughout the series, participants will learn from world-renowned experts about reporting on complex development issues in accessible and effective ways. They will also gain insights on how to increase audience engagement, leverage digital tools to enhance reporting, ensure fair coverage of vulnerable communities, and combat misinformation and online safety issues.
Eligibility Criteria
This is a unique opportunity for journalists in Asia and the Pacific looking to enhance their reporting and connect with experts, as well as their counterparts, in the region.
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