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OSCE helps organize training course for press staff in southern Kyrgyzstan
OSH 2 March 2007
OSH, Kyrgyzstan, 2 March 2007 - Writing professional press releases, closer interaction between local law enforcement bodies and the media and civil society were among topics discussed at a seminar conducted by a local Media Resource Centre and supported by the OSCE Osh Field Office that ended in the southern Kyrgyz city of Batken today.
The two-day event, which brought together representatives of the local police, security services, other State bodies and local journalists, was part of the OSCE-funded project 'Increasing access to information in Batken Province'.
"It is the first such event in Batken, and we hope it will encourage law enforcement bodies to work closer with the local media," said Jerome Bouyjou, the Head of the OSCE Field Office.
"The lack of communication should not disrupt the flow of information. The seminar will help introduce professional standards used by many press services, and contribute to building confidence between State bodies and the citizens."
Under the project, similar training courses will be organized for press staff working in the Prosecutor's office, court, as well as district and provincial administrations.
The two-day event, which brought together representatives of the local police, security services, other State bodies and local journalists, was part of the OSCE-funded project 'Increasing access to information in Batken Province'.
"It is the first such event in Batken, and we hope it will encourage law enforcement bodies to work closer with the local media," said Jerome Bouyjou, the Head of the OSCE Field Office.
"The lack of communication should not disrupt the flow of information. The seminar will help introduce professional standards used by many press services, and contribute to building confidence between State bodies and the citizens."
Under the project, similar training courses will be organized for press staff working in the Prosecutor's office, court, as well as district and provincial administrations.