RAMALLAH, May 14, 2009 (WAFA)- The BBC World Service Trust announced, today, that it has  successfully concluded a specialised radio training in five radio stations in Gaza, as part of the ‘Support to the Palestinian Media Sector’ project, which  is funded by the European Union and the Dutch Government.

The foundation mentioned in a press release issued, today, that journalists working for local radio stations at Gaza were trained in news management, writing and interviewing skills, news selection, production of news bulletins with audio inserts and program design.

Also, in the West Bank, the BBC World Service Trust concluded a course of radio training targeting managers, producers, presenters and reporters working for Maan Radio Network, radio Zein in Jenin, Tareeq Al-Mahabeh FM in Nablus, Radio Bethlehem 2000, Raya FM and A-Sharq Radio in Ramallah.

“Led by BBC trainer Tony Howson, the three-week course focused on Understanding Audiences, Breakfast Shows, Package Making, Drivetime Programs and News Management”, said the BBC World Service Trust. 

The face-to-face training was complemented with on-line components using the BBC World Service Trust’s I Learn training system: Introduction to Journalism, Accuracy, Impartiality and Fairness and Straight Dealing. 

The  press release mentioned that  the Foundation’s support to the Palestinian Media Sector is a two-year project with a total budget of 850,000 Euros funded by the European Union (80%) and the Dutch Government (20%). 

According to The BBC World Service Trust, the project aims at supporting the Palestinian media sector and strengthening its role in serving the public through greater commitment to standards of ethical journalism, as well as increase the level of networking and dialogue between media professionals in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.