Executive Director Jon Sawyer will discuss the Pulitzer Center's coverage of water issues as a model for new approaches to coverage of big systemic issues, working with news-media outlets, educational institutions and NGOs to raise visibility and build public engagement.
Event Description
Ten years ago, world leaders agreed upon a set of measurable goals to achieve poverty reduction. This year's Media Summit will focus on an exchange of innovative media/programmatic experiences and best practices relating to the issues addressed by the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs):
Poverty & Hunger • Education • Gender Equality • Child Health Maternal Health • HIV AIDS • Environment • Global Partnership
The Summit will bring together a broad group of national and international journalists, media educators, development and humanitarian practitioners, donors and media decision makers.
Jon will appear from
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Registration is free but space is limited.