Forum 4M Belgrade: Journalism and new media: new frontiers
Forum 4M Belgrade – 3 & 4 April 2012
In South-Eastern Europe, as elsewhere, the media provide a unique platform for public debate and deliver an essential service in scrutinising the ways in which power is exercised.
In anticipation of the future integration into the European Union, the development of independent, transparent, professional and responsible media is actively driving the democratic processes by encouraging dialogue between civil society, politicians and government.
As such, the new media are providing a soundboard for new voices that enrich, shake up and sometimes challenge the traditional media. In response to these new challenges and in a bid to gain a foothold in a fast-changing environment, information professionals need to create new business models and gear their work practices towards this new abundant yet often disorganised information ecosystem, without losing sight of their commitment to ethical practices.
To discuss and exchange views about the prospects currently offered by the new media in the Balkans, CFI is organising a 4M colloquium on 3 and 4 April 2012 in Belgrade (Serbia), entitled
Journalism and new media: new frontiers.
Approximately 90 participants are expected to take part in round-table discussions and workshops run by 30 or so professionals from France and South-Eastern Europe.
The colloquium is being organised by CFI with IJAS (International Journalists' Association of Serbia) and the French Embassy in Serbia, in partnership with IREX and OSCE.
