The training program consisted of such topics as “improvement of computer skills”, “preparation of computer presentations”, “posting of articles on web sites” and “dissemination of press releases via e-mail”. Using the School’s technical facilities, participants studied various software and enhanced their Internet skills.
Prior to that, students attended master classes on the topics of “successful communication”, “interrelations between press secretaries and the media”, “presentational skills” and “the art of public relations”.
These master classes and training sessions are educational components of the project “Access to information: cooperation and transparence” conducted by the Independent School of Journalism “Tajikistan – XXI Century” under support of the Norwegian Helsinki Committee.
Prior to the appeal to the government, journalists attended a round table “Problems of public awareness in conditions of energy crisis and relevant response measures”. The discussion was organized by the Tajik Union of Journalists. Participants stressed the necessity of informing the population in any conditions for the purpose of the national security. Hey came to the conclusion that it is necessary to demand from the government the inclusion of the “Sharki Ozod” Media Complex in the list of strategic objects.
The appeal also says that the government and international organizations accredited in Tajikistan should support the opening of resource centers in other cities of Tajikistan – so that local media professionals would be able to keep the population informed about ongoing events.