2022 IVLP Professional Exchange Programs
February 25 (Virtual)
Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists "Media Responsibility in an Age of Disinformation" Multi-Regional Belarus, Costa Rica, Cote d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Finland, Kosovo, Kuwait, Mexico, Mozambique, Namibia, Nicaragua, Palestinian Territories, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago Al Tompkins Senior Faculty The Poynter Institute |
March 2 & 21 (Virtual)
Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists "21st Century Approaches to Print and Radio Journalism" Francophone Africa Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Comoros, Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Eritrea, Guinea, Madagascar, Niger, Senegal, Somalia, South Sudan, Togo, Zambia, Zimbabwe Al Tompkins Senior Faculty The Poynter Institute |
March 18 & April 1 (Virtual)
"US Foreign Policy - Trade & Investment" Western Hemisphere Ecuador, El Salvador, Honduras, Paraguay, Venezuela Matthew Nolan, Partner, ArentFox Schiff LLP (Washington, DC), a respected international trade lawyer with decades of experience advising public and private sector clients, engaged this group with an overview of how US trade policy is made, how it works, who influences it, and how it relates to US foreign policy. He contrasted the trade policies of the present and past US administrations as case studies in how foreign markets can manage their trade relationships with the US. Gary Springer, President of World Partnerships, who has also advised international clients on trade policy and trade disputes during his career, moderated and contributed to the lively discussion. Matthew Nolan serves as Chair of the World Partnerships Board of Trustees. |
IVLP In-Person Programming Returns on March 22, 2022!
Pakistan Journalists in Tampa Bay!
March 22-26
"Expanding the Democratic Space for Media Freedom" Pakistan On Tuesday, March 22, 2022, we welcomed back the return of in-person visitors since March 2020! Seven senior journalists from Pakistan visited Alex Mahadevan Senior Multimedia Reporter,MediaWise Project, Poynter Institute for Media Studies; Dr. Casey Frechette, Chair & Associate Professor Department of Journalism & Digital Communication, University of South Florida; and Mark Douglas to talk media literacy, fact-checking, and combating disinformation. In collaboration with Meridian International Center, this sure felt good! Thanks to all for a warm welcome back for our IVLP visitors. |
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Alex Mahadevan
Senior Multimedia Reporter MediaWise Project The Poynter Institute |
Dr. Casey Frechette
Chair & Associate Professor Department of Journalism & Digital Communication University of South Florida |
Mark Douglas
Former WFLA-TV investigative reporter and Emmy Award winner |
April 9-13
"21st Century Changemakers - Supporting Independent Regional Media: Ethical and Accountable Reporting" Latvia Journalists from Latvia had dialogues with Tampa Bay media professionals on journalism responsibillity and accountability, combating disinformation, investigative reporting, and public media with Al Tompkins, the Poynter Institute; Mark Douglas, former WFLA-8 investigative reporter; Dr. Casey Frechette, USF Department of Journalism & Digital Communication; and Rob Lorei, WEDU-PBS public affairs program host. This is the in-person portion of our first "hybrid" program, which began with a virtual session in September 2021. |
April 9-13
"Government Transparency" Mexico Representatives from Mexico's public sector, media and civil society interacted with a broad spectrum of Tampa Bay professionals involved in government transparency, including Chief Anthony Holloway, and Ms. Yolanda Fernandez, Division Manager, Community Awareness Manager, St. Petersburg Police Department; Judge Michael C. Bagge-Hernandez, Judge, County Civil Division L, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court; and Supervisor of Elections Ms. Julie Marcus and Mr. Dustin Chase and staff, Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections. |
April 16-23
"Law Enforcement and Community Policing" Western Hemisphere Regional Program Brazil, Chile, El Salvador, Honduras, Panama, Uruguay, Venezuela The St. Petersburg Police Department welcomed this group of law enforcement officials for two intensive days to dig deep into the practical aspects of community policing. Chief Anthony Holloway led a discussion on the critical factors that make community policing effective throughout a diverse population. Reverend Ken Irby, SPPD Community Intervention Director underscored the importance of community partnerships to develop effective programs. And, Ms. Yolanda Fernandez, SPPD Community Awareness Manager covered the importance of strategic communication with diverse audiences. The program included a visit to the 911 Call Center and "ride-alongs" for each visitor with Spanish and Portuguese-language police officers, which gave the visitors a hands-on opportunity to see community policing in action. |