Despite external circumstances, June was intensive and productive. The IWPR Central Asia team continues to hold educational and expert meetings and to develop the media community in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
We are happy to share this month's results with you.
We are happy to share this month's results with you.
International Online Discussion
Just like in the whole world, COVID-19 pandemic puts pressure on the Central Asian governments, negatively affecting the economies of our countries. Economies reopen to provide jobs and income for the people. Many governments are trying to follow the pattern and implement so-called "green recovery" plans based on 'green' principles for global economic recovery. Green economy and environmental experts and researchers discussed COVID-19 effects on climate change, and raised the following questions: What policies in this area exist in Central Asia? How will the economies grow and develop without harming the environment?
Coronavirus in Central Asia
The number of confirmed cases in Central Asia exceeded 35 thousand. Despite the quarantine easing, governments are urging to take safety measures.
Coronavirus Map of Central Asia
This online map shows constantly updated statistics from the region's countries.
Multimedia
Why Kazakhstan Introduces Quotas for Women and Youth?
How Will the Quotas for Female Applicants to Uzbek Universities Work?
Tajikistan: New Legislative Amendments Will Affect Journalists
New Formats
We continue exploring and trying out new tools for delivering analytics to a larger audience on social networks. One of the popular methods is memes that are emotional and encourage readers to give feedback.
Online Marathon "How Not to Get Lost on Instagram. From the Concept to Copywriting"
The 7-day online marathon on Instagram for Central Asian editors, journalists and bloggers was dedicated to proficient account management and building connections with the audience.
The trainer was Jamilya Maricheva, the journalist, editor, producer and PROTENGE.kz project creator (the project covers state spendings very simply and understandable); she worked as a publishing editor of HOLANews.kz, Kazakh digital media with the highest traffic from Instagram stories.
During the week, participants met with the trainer online every day, studied theory, simultaneously practiced received knowledge on their own accounts and received feedback from the trainer.
The trainer was Jamilya Maricheva, the journalist, editor, producer and PROTENGE.kz project creator (the project covers state spendings very simply and understandable); she worked as a publishing editor of HOLANews.kz, Kazakh digital media with the highest traffic from Instagram stories.
During the week, participants met with the trainer online every day, studied theory, simultaneously practiced received knowledge on their own accounts and received feedback from the trainer.
Online Workshop: Creation of Infographics and Tests Online
Ambassador of CABAR.asia Media School, multimedia and data journalist Zulfiya Raisova held online workshop, where she and the participants created an infographics and test based on CABAR.asia material.
Data reporting takes an important place in journalism, since data is an unquestionable fact. The visualization of the data increases the coverage and the readers' perception of data. That is why it is important not only to demonstrate numbers, but also to create infographics and visualization in general. During the workshop, the trainer used the Flourish tool for infographics, and PlayBuzz tool for the test. Tests increase the interaction of the audience with the material, since it eases the perception of complex texts and figures.
51 people participated in the creation of a multimedia framework for the data report.
Data reporting takes an important place in journalism, since data is an unquestionable fact. The visualization of the data increases the coverage and the readers' perception of data. That is why it is important not only to demonstrate numbers, but also to create infographics and visualization in general. During the workshop, the trainer used the Flourish tool for infographics, and PlayBuzz tool for the test. Tests increase the interaction of the audience with the material, since it eases the perception of complex texts and figures.
51 people participated in the creation of a multimedia framework for the data report.
CABAR.asia Media School
Launched New Course
Launched New Course
The main goal of the course is to explain to beginners and experienced journalists from Central Asia how to create high-quality stories and become the independent international journalists.
The author of the course is Didem Tali, international freelance journalist. She published her stories in the New York Times, National Geographic, The Guardian, BBC, CNN, MPR NEWS, Financial Times, The Economist and many more. Currently, she is Contently editor, engages in multimedia freelance journalism, shoots documentaries.
Currently, 257 people applied to participate in the course.
The author of the course is Didem Tali, international freelance journalist. She published her stories in the New York Times, National Geographic, The Guardian, BBC, CNN, MPR NEWS, Financial Times, The Economist and many more. Currently, she is Contently editor, engages in multimedia freelance journalism, shoots documentaries.
Currently, 257 people applied to participate in the course.
Expert Meetings
What Will Be the EAEU Strategy During the Corona Crisis?
The coronavirus pandemic was challenging not only for Central Asian countries, but also for regional projects like the EAEU. The global crisis will serve as a stress test for such organizations. The ability to change and quickly adapt to new realities will become crucial for the development and further promotion of the EAEU. Experts discussed anti-crisis measures, as well as the problems of the EAEU expansion during the crisis and the impact of internal problems on the strategy.
The Problem of Public Administration Efficiency in Central Asian Countries During the Global Pandemic
The meetings are held to discuss the issues of public administration (the work of state institutions) efficiency during the global pandemic. Just like in the whole world, COVID-19 pandemic puts pressure on the Central Asian governments and reveals the weaknesses of state institutions, negatively affecting the economies of Central Asian countries.
