Facebook expands its fact-checking prog in Bangladesh
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24th May, 2021 03:47:58
Facebook on Monday announced the expansion of its third-party fact-checking programme with the addition of international partner AFP and Bangladesh-based organization Fact Watch, as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce the spread of misinformation in Bangladesh.
AFP and Fact Check join Boom, who has partnered with Facebook since 2020 when the program was first introduced in Bangladesh.
AFP and Fact Check, which have been certified by the Poynter Institute s non-partisan International Fact Checking Network (IFCN), will review and rate the accuracy of Bangla and English stories on Facebook, including photos and videos in Bangladesh, said a media release.
Facebook Journalism Project and Reuters launch digital journalism course in Bangladesh
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The Facebook Journalism Project and Reuters have partnered to launch an online training program, Reuters Digital Journalism Course. The program aims to support journalists in nine countries across the Asia Pacific, including Bangladesh, to build a strong foundation in digital reporting and editing. Facebook is proud to partner with Reuters to launch this new e-learning program and help our region s journalists build strong foundational knowledge as they navigate the changing digital news landscape. We are committed to supporting the region s news community and ensuring reporters can continue their important work to keep our communities informed, said Anjali Kapoor, Director of News Partnerships, Facebook Asia Pacific.
Reuters, the world’s largest multimedia news provider, announced today the launch of the Reuters Digital Journalism Course, produced in partnership with
Reuters and Facebook launch Reuters Digital Journalism Course
May 19, 2021 10:57
Multimedia news provider Reuters has launched the Reuters Digital Journalism Course in partnership with the Facebook Journalism Project.
The announcement:
Reuters, the world’s largest multimedia news provider, announced today the launch of the Reuters Digital Journalism Course, produced in partnership with the Facebook Journalism Project. The course provides free online training for journalists to improve their digital newsgathering, verification and publishing skills, as well access to wellness and resilience resources.
The Reuters Digital Journalism Course provides foundational knowledge on digital news reporting for new and seasoned journalists alike, using compelling learning materials and hands-on tutorials in four modules:
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