Empowering MENA Journalists: Summer School on Economic Journalism
The first Summer School on "Economic Journalism in the Arab World".
An intensive program that convened 15 mid-career- to experienced economic journalists from across the Middle East and North African region, representing Egypt, Lebanon, Sudan, and Jordan.
The four-day curriculum provided a dynamic blend of lectures, workshops, and interactive discussions. Renowned figures in journalism, academia, and market practitioners shared their expertise and practical insights. Instructors included Maged Atef, editor-in-chief, Istithmar. News and the summer school coordinator, Nevine Wahish, managing editor in Al-Ahram Weekly newspaper, Amr Adly, assistant professor, Department of Political Science at AUC, Nadine El Sayed, assistant professor, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at AUC, Yahya Wagdy managing editor, Mada Masr, Hesham Dinana, assistant professor, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at AUC, and Ahmed Sameh, chairman, Uptown - 6th of October.
The program Focused on three core areas, "Journalistic Concepts and Applications," "Skill Building and Critical Thinking," and "Enhancing Writing and Storytelling Skills,"', with the aim to strengthen participants' expertise in professional media ethics, investigative journalism techniques, economic terminology, and crafting compelling narratives for economic news coverage. Additionally, it addressed the evolving role of economic journalism within the MENA region.
The closing ceremony featured remarks by Noha El-Mikawy, dean of the School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, where the Pathways Project is hosted. El-Mikawy highlighted the crucial role of integrating economic knowledge with effective journalism. This sparked a stimulating discussion with participants, further enriching the learning experience. Both El-Mikawy and Adly presented certificates of completion to the summer school graduates.
The inaugural summer school on Economic Journalism serves as an opportunity, to equip journalists with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate the complexities of economic reporting in the MENA region.