Conference on ’the Media and the Fight against Corruption’

The aim of the conference is to analyze the level and quality of investigative journalism in fighting corruption in B&H and the region, and problems that media are facing.

Motives for organizing the conference on ‘The Media and the Fight against Corruption’ are increasingly common attacks on journalists who are trying to report objectively on cases of corruption, due to which there are less independent media outlets and journalists.

During the conference, it will be pointed out on some of the positive examples from the region, where journalists successfully overcome obstacles and gain reputation by indicating on corruption and its effects, at the same time resisting the pressures. Also, the guidance on how to indentify corruption and all its forms will be given to journalists in order to make them more competent in reporting corruption.

The panelists of the conference will be journalists who imposed themselves by their integrity among the competition, and who through their work successfully reported corruption. Those participants will share their own experiences, recalling the circumstances in the political arena and in society in general and giving recommendations to improve the situation of corruption reporting in B&H, and the region,

The conference will be held on 9^th December 2013 at the Hotel Europe in Sarajevo, at 15:00 pm. After the conference, the appetizer will be served with the aim of celebrating the International Anti-Corruption Day.