Focus


April 2009

Bucking the Trend

Bukcing the TrendAdvertising budgets may be in freefall around the globe, but the outlook for the local industry remains bullish.

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April 2009

All Theory, No Practice

altThe lack of reputable journalism training courses is affecting the quality of Syrian media.

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April 2009

Navigating the Red Lines

Ziad Haidar Portrait

While the advent of the private media sector has transformed the Syrian media landscape, censorship rules still apply.

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April 2009

Pushing for Reform

Pushing for ReformSyria’s Publishing Law of 2001 failed to meet the expectations of Syrian journalists. The Syrian Journalists’ Union has led a campaign to amend the law to better protect the rights of journalists and guarantee their access to information.

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April 2009

Taking on the Old Boys’ Club

Taking on the old boys club

Syria’s first female editor-in-chief is determined to breathe new life into one of the country’s media dinosaurs.

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April 2009

Creeping Ahead

Creeping Ahead

To what extent has the advent of a private media sector in the last seven years changed Syria’s media landscape?

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