Globjournet - Global
Launched in May 1999, this global partnership project aims to form a global network of journalism schools and institutions in association with UNESCO with an objective of "seeking to expand and improve journalism and media practices worldwide through better professional education in this field and to do so by linking educational institutions, training centres, associations, networks and organisations that share the ideals of UNESCO in a network that will catalyze their cooperation and share information."
Communication Strategies
A network was established by electronic databases and interconnections linking major institutions. Included in the programme are training activities, curricular design and the provision of assistance for equipping needy training centres.
Development Issues
Journalism, networks, partnerships, media practices
Key Points
Strong emphasis is placed on creating inclusive partnerships as opposed to exclusive partnerships, opening the Network to all journalism schools and institutions adhering to basic ideals of freedom of expression and the principles laid down in statues formed by the founding members.
Partners
UNESCO, African Council for Communication Education, Professional Education Committee of the International Association of Media and Communication Research (IAMCR), Centre Africain de Perfectionnement des Journalistes et Communicateurs, University of Tampere, Federación Latinoamericana de Facultandes do Comunicación Social, Council of Asia Pacific Press Institutes, ACCE
