The MediaLab Guinea Ecuatorial project, launched on September 17, recently held a three-day training session from September 24 to 26, targeting journalists from various media outlets in Equatorial Guinea. The program, facilitated by journalist Carolina Bazante from Lupa Media, aimed to improve the skills and knowledge of journalists in the country. The training sessions took place in both Bata and Malabo, with the final ceremony held in Malabo.
The training program focused on enhancing the professional skills of journalists, with an emphasis on maintaining permanent training and staying prepared to face new challenges in the field. Bazante highlighted the importance of professional development for journalists, not only to improve their work but also to strengthen their capacity to guide and educate audiences through rigorous information.
The program also addressed the challenges posed by social media and digital platforms, which have increased the number of individuals producing and disseminating information. The training aimed to reinforce the elements that distinguish professional journalistic work from content creation. This initiative is part of a broader project that combines in-person and online training activities.
During the closing ceremony, José Antonio Ndong Obama, president of the Equatorial Guinea Press Association, encouraged participants to apply the knowledge acquired during the program in their daily work. He emphasized the need for professional journalists to distinguish themselves from content creators and expressed hope for a noticeable change in the practice of national journalism.
The MediaLab Guinea Ecuatorial project is set to continue, with another training session planned for December, expected to last approximately two days. The project's organizers aim to provide ongoing support and training to journalists in Equatorial Guinea, helping them to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field.
The training program was well-received by participants, who appreciated the opportunity to enhance their skills and knowledge. The project's focus on professional development and the challenges posed by social media and digital platforms resonated with the journalists, who recognize the importance of adapting to the changing media landscape.
The MediaLab Guinea Ecuatorial project's goal is to strengthen the capacities of national journalists, ultimately contributing to the improvement of the country's media landscape. By providing ongoing training and support, the project aims to promote rigorous and professional journalism in Equatorial Guinea.
Key points
- The MediaLab Guinea Ecuatorial project will continue with further training sessions, including a planned two-day program in December.
- The training program focused on enhancing professional skills, addressing the challenges posed by social media and digital platforms.
- The project's goal is to strengthen the capacities of national journalists and promote rigorous and professional journalism in Equatorial Guinea.
