2022 IVLP Professional Exchange Programs
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Feb. 7, 10 & 23 (Virtual)
Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists "US Foreign Policy" Multi-Regional Program Chad, Jordan, Palestinian Territories, Saudi Arabia Al Tompkins Senior Faculty The Poynter Institute |
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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 |
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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 |
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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, Finally, on March 22, 2022!
Pakistan Journalists in Tampa Bay!
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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June 1 - 4
"U.S. Technology and Solutions for Waste-to-Energy Initiatives" Pakistan World Partnerships welcomed Pakistani waste-to-energy policy officials to Tampa Bay for the "in-person" component of their IVLP hybrid project. A number of them participated in a virtual project in November 2020. They spent a full-day with Chuck Conklin, Director of the City of Tampa Waste Management department, and got a hands-on visit to the McKay Bay waste-to-energy facility. Peter Keller, Managing Director of BRG Climate and Energy, joined the group again ;virtually for a highly-interactive wrap-up session. We also want to thank Chad Mairn, Librarian at St. Petersburg College Seminole Campus for hosting the virtual session, demonstrating his outstanding Innovation Lab, and for creating a great atmosphere where folks can exchange ideas, find new ways forward, and change their world. |
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June 12-15
"New and Traditional Media" India Starting off with a workshop by the Poynter Institute's Al Tompkins on combatting disinformation and misinformation, this group of Indian journalists continued their week in Tampa Bay with: Mike Deeson, 12-time Emmy Award-winning former senior investigative reporter for WTSP-10, Tampa's CBS affiliate, on investigative reporting techniques; Dr. Casey Frechette, Chair & Associate Professor Department of Journalism & Digital Communication, University of South Florida and his case study on how journalists can improve their reporting on the pandemic by working more closely with scientific experts; and Rob Lorei, Managing Editor of "Florida This Week" at WEDU-PBS, the station's statewide public affairs program. |
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June 15 (Virtual)
"21st Century Change-Makers: Engaging Youth in the Battle Against Disinformation" Inter-Regional Project Belarus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Ukraine In response to request by our colleagues at CRDF Global for a replacement keynote speaker for this diverse group of media literacy leaders in Washington, World Partnerships deeply appreciated the willingness of Dr. Casey Frechette, Chair & Associate Professor Department of Journalism & Digital Communication, University of South Florida, to step in. He led a engaging discussion on the "10 Lessons We've Learned So Far" about teaching media and information literacy to youth. |
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June 22-25
"21st Century ChangeMakers: Trend Leaders Promote Social Media Discernment Among Youth" Europe & South/Central Asia Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Republic of Kosovo, Tajikistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan This group of leader of educators and NGO leaders engaged in a morning-long workshop on media and information literacy under the leadership of Dr. Casey Frechette, Chair & Associate Professor Department of Journalism & Digital Communication, University of South Florida. The workshop included a presentation on current research and finding on effective media and information literacy, video presentations, and group exchange on expected outcomes, approaches, and assessment of media literacy, and on leadership and mentoring. The group ended their visit to Tampa Bay and the US with a "peaceful and reflective" Sunset Sail in Boca Ciega Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Photos by Ms. Diana Li, International Liaison |
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June 29-July 2
"Fortifying Resilience to Disinformation" Brazil This group of Brazilian journalists discussed how they can best prepare for interactions with government officials through background research and advanced fact-checking with Benjamin Kirby (at right), Principal, BJK Consulting and former communications director for Mayor Rick Kriseman and the City of St. Petersburg. The journalists also engaged in a workshop on countering disinformation and misinformation with Al Tompkins, Senior Faculty, the Poynter Institute. Rounding out their program in Tampa Bay, the journalists met with Enock Nyariki, Community and Impact Manager, International Fact-Checking Network, a global initiative of the Poynter institute. Many thanks to the Enoch Davis Center for hosting Mr. Kirby's meeting at their facility. |
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June 29-July 2
"Protecting Soft Targets Against Terrorist Threats"
Multi-Regional Project
Argentina, Belgium, Croatia, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Nepal, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Taiwan
Protecting "soft targets" - everything from parades, sports venues, music festivals, race tracks, and schools to marinas, airports and places of worship - has been a critical element of local, state and Federal law enforcement since the days following 9/11. This global group of counterterrorism experts spent a full day at the St. Petersburg Police Department, where Chief Anthony Holloway talked about the soft target challenges for local police and the fundamental importance of sharing threat information at all levels of law enforcement in a systematic manner. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) engaged the IVLP participants with their perspectives on how all levels of law enforcement must work together to counter terror threats. IVLP participants then spent the afternoon with the SPPD SWAT team at the department's state-of-the-art training center. The group moved on to Tampa for a discussion at the FDLE Crime Lab and Fusion Center, and then for a site visit and conversation with security officials at the Busch Gardens Tampa Bay theme park on their strategies to protect the park’s visitors, infrastructure, and animals.
"Protecting Soft Targets Against Terrorist Threats"
Multi-Regional Project
Argentina, Belgium, Croatia, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Nepal, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Taiwan
Protecting "soft targets" - everything from parades, sports venues, music festivals, race tracks, and schools to marinas, airports and places of worship - has been a critical element of local, state and Federal law enforcement since the days following 9/11. This global group of counterterrorism experts spent a full day at the St. Petersburg Police Department, where Chief Anthony Holloway talked about the soft target challenges for local police and the fundamental importance of sharing threat information at all levels of law enforcement in a systematic manner. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) engaged the IVLP participants with their perspectives on how all levels of law enforcement must work together to counter terror threats. IVLP participants then spent the afternoon with the SPPD SWAT team at the department's state-of-the-art training center. The group moved on to Tampa for a discussion at the FDLE Crime Lab and Fusion Center, and then for a site visit and conversation with security officials at the Busch Gardens Tampa Bay theme park on their strategies to protect the park’s visitors, infrastructure, and animals.
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July 26-31
"Combating Disinformation and Protecting Free Speech Online" Indonesia Senior Indonesian journalists came to Tampa Bay for a series of meetings with diverse professional resources. Their week began with a workshop at the Poynter institute's International Fact-Checking Network, with a lively discussion led by Enock Nyariki, IFCN community and impact manager, and recently arrived at Poynter from Kenya. The journalists then met with The Honorable Michael C. Bagge-Hernandez, Circuit Court Judge, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court for a discussion on freedom of speech and the First Amendment. The group heard from Lt. Lisa Parashis, Public Information Officer at the Tampa Police Department to discuss how government, civil society, academics, journalists, and businesses can collaborate in combating disinformation, and to discuss the delicate balance of sharing information with the public in cases of ongoing or sensitive investigations. Ben Kirby, former communications director for the City of St. Petersburg, wrapped up the week leading a discussion about political campaigns, transparency, and disinformation. |
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July 27-30
Promoting Cybersecurity in the Quad Australia, India, and Japan Participants from Japan, Australia, and India examined how laws and policies on cybersecurity are created, and why they require constant updates to keep up with technological evolution. Project participants explored initiatives aimed at increasing cybersecurity coordination between governmental agencies, the private sector, and academia. They also discussed best practices of each sector in preventing and recovering from cyber-attacks, educating the public, and ensuring that civil liberties are not jeopardized in the process. Discussions were held with the St. Petersburg Police Department, and with CyberFlorida | The Florida Center for Cybersecurity at the University of South Florida. Photos at left by Ms. Diana Li, International Liaison |
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