Regulations and rights
A conference on the roles and responsibilities of Africa's media
In a bid to enrich the debate on media rights and regulation, and to encourage a broader African continental perspective, the South African National Editors' Forum and the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) Journalism Department are hosting a two-day gathering.
Topics for discussion:
· The Right to Know and Access to Information;
· Models of Regulation;
· Issues in self-regulation;
· Transformation and democratization in the media;
· The role of government;
· Mechanisms of Accountability.
Participants have been invited from 19 African countries from the ranks of government, editors, regulators and civil society, as well as a member of the British Press Council and a Canadian Information and Privacy Commissioner.
To RSVP for the workshops from March 9 - 10, please send an email to az.ca.stiw@daer.ettigirB
To RSVP for the reception on March 9, send an email to ac.cg.lanoitanretni@pvsr.terp
Date: 09 March 2011 to 10 March 2011Venue: Wits University, Johannesburg
More info: Professional Development Hub, Wits University, (Corner Jan Smuts Avenue and Empire Road, entrance on Empire Road). For directions see: http://www.witspdh.co.za/map/index.php