Thomson Reuters is a leader in providing intelligent information for businesses and professionals. Thomson Reuters boasts of a vast industry expertise which it combines with technology to deliver important information to some of the leading decision makers of different industries. The Thomson Reuters will conduct a course on Good Governance Reporting in London from December 12, 2011 to December 16, 2011. This course has been designed for the journalists to assist them in fighting corruption in all its forms.
Thomson Reuters Foundation is currently seeking grant applications from interested individuals for participation in Good Governance Reporting course.
What the Course Aims to Achieve:
– Define and describe common forms of corruption and the media commitment to redress this to increase public good
– Improve critical thinking, including an ethical, objective approach to investigations
– Explain in depth a range of financial documents, including government budgets, and published corporate accounts
– Offer practical advice on how to uncover and report corruption using investigative journalism techniques
– Deepen awareness of potential legal issues
– Set guidelines for high-impact news, features and opinion writing.
Eligibility:
All applicants for Thomson Reuters Foundation training courses must currently be working as journalists or regular contributors to broadcast media organisations. They must be able to demonstrate a commitment to a career in journalism in their country, must have at least two years’ professional experience and have a good level in spoken and written English. If you have been on a Thomson Reuters Foundation training programme within the last two years you will not be eligible to apply.
Funding:
Thomson Reuters Foundation offers:
– full bursaries for journalists from the developing world/countries in political transition working for organisations with no resources for training. Bursaries would include air travel expenses (economy class), accommodation and a modest living allowance. This arrangement is subject to variation.
– Part-funded bursaries are available for journalists from the developing world/countries in political transition who work for organisations that have limited resources for training, in this instance Thomson Reuters Foundation waives the tuition cost and the participant will be expected to cover travel and accommodation costs. In exceptional circumstances journalists from the developed world will be considered for part-funded bursaries.
Thomson Reuters Foundation also offers training for journalists from any region from an organisation that has the resources to fully cover the following costs of the programme: tuition fees: £200 per day (£1000 for a 5-day London course), travel and accommodation costs and living expenses.
Last date for submitting the applications is September 1, 2011.
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