A data-driven article investigating the issue of Kyrgyzstan’s dependence on remittances from migrant workers is dubbed “one of the most influential stories in the Russian language in 2018” by the International Journalists’ Network
Read moreJournalists are making joint-efforts towards preventing the spread of violent extremism and terrorism in Central Asia. The first regional innovation laboratory “STORYCRAFT – Innovate. Play. Engage.” that was held in Bishkek on the 24th to 26th of September, demonstrated that the path to greater stability and peace in Central Asia is best supported by cross-national cooperation on all levels of society.
In Central Asia, as in other parts of the world, “fake news” and propaganda are becoming more prevalent and citizens are starting to understand that they need to take measures to combat the onslaught.
Michelle Foster, a media expert from NEWSGAIN (USA) and Jason Lambert, a consultant on the digital media held the training.
The participants familiarized with online metrics and learned about using statistics to improve content and attract audience on different platforms.
The forum has become an open professional platform for the sharing the best practices with colleagues and searching the new forms of cooperation.
Yntymak Radio & TV's mission is to build bridges between the majority Kyrgyz and minority Uzbek populations in this part of Central Asia.
