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IFJ seeks journalists' feedback on journalism's future

Deadline:

7/6/09

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is encouraging journalists across the world to provide their opinions regarding the future of journalism.

IFJ posted a list of questions in preparation for a major conference on the challenges facing journalism unions that will be held later this year. Deadline to leave your feedback is July 6.

The topics that will be discussed at the conference include: dealing with the media crisis, strategies for the future organization of unions and reinvigorating the core mission of journalism.

To view the questions, click here. Answers should be submitted to marc.gruber@ifj.org. For more information, click here.

The future would be bright

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on 6/30/09.

The future would be bright for journalists if they distance themselves from politics. I am Ugandan and i know of fellow journalists who are attached to specific political parties. This compromises their independence and are subject to bias in their reporting. Unfortunately even when radio stations or tv stations seek to address certain issues in the media they invite these compromised journalists who have turned themselves to be party spokespersons and give views according to the party's agenda and mission. This is a cronic disease which must be treated earlier